A fire at a scrapyard in County Antrim is being treated as arson, police have confirmed.
Incident Details
- Emergency services were alerted to the blaze at a scrapyard on Ballyutoag Road at approximately 1:10 AM on Sunday, 12 January.
- Nine vehicles were destroyed in the fire, according to reports from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS).
- Officers attending the scene were informed that the fire had been started deliberately.
Investigation and Appeal for Information
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has launched an investigation and is urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.
- Call 101, quoting reference 95 for 12 January.
- Report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Ongoing Fire and Arson Concerns
The incident comes amid a series of arson attacks across Northern Ireland, with authorities investigating separate fires and knife incidents in Co Fermanagh and Belfast in recent weeks.
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