Londonderry: Fire crews dealing with large blaze at Foyle Port

Up to 46 firefighters are currently attending a fire within a large grain shed at Foyle Port in Londonderry.

Police have appealed for people to avoid the area around Port Road, Strathfoyle, to give fire crews "space to work".

Residents are advised to keep their doors and windows closed and to remain indoors.

The Port Road is currently closed as fire crews and 12 appliances attend the incident.

A spokesperson for the Northern Ireland Fire Rescue Service (NIFRS) confirmed that 46 firefighters were in attendance.

They also confirmed that 12 appliances, including high-reach aerial appliances and a command support vehicle, were dispatched.

The spokesperson said the NIFRS is "working closely with the Harbour Master to deal with the situation".

A spokesperson for Foyle Port said the fire was in one of the sheds on its site.

The spokesperson confirmed emergency services were at the scene and dealing with the incident.

They said they will now be "carrying out all appropriate procedures".