Photo: Bernie Mullen/PA WireA large fire has broken out at a coffin makers amid reports it was struck by lightning. The blaze broke out at around 4pm this afternoon at O'Doherty and Sons Coffin and Casket manufacturers in Railway Street in Strabane, Co Tyrone. Read More"NIFRS are continuing to deal with what was a substantial fire at a commercial premises, Railway Street Strabane," the Fire Service said in a statement. Local Sinn Féin councillor Michaela Boyle tweeted: "Massive fire in Strabane town centre twelve fire appliances in attendance, please avoid the Railway road area. Sinn Fein MLA for Foyle Martina Anderson shared a video of the incident on Twitter with the caption: "Struck by lightning!"

Source: Irish Independent July 04, 2021 20:03 UTC