This is the aftermath of a fire which ravaged an abandoned mill in Tandragee on Tuesday night.
A large number of firefighters spent approximately four hours battling the inferno at Sintons Mill in the Glebe Hill Manor area of the town.
The fire is being treated at deliberate and police will now investigate the incident as arson.
An emergency 999 call was made shortly before 9pm.
Two appliances from Banbridge fire station, one appliance from Portadown, one from Lurgan, one water tanker from Warrenpoint and one aerial appliance from Springfield Fire Station attended the incident.
A NI Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Firefighters were called to reports of a fire in a derelict building in Glebe Hill Manor, Tandragee.
“Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the fire using four jets and one hose reel. The cause of the fire is believed to have been deliberate ignition and the incident was dealt with by 12.34am on Wednesday, October 30.”
PSNI Sergeant Paul Stewart said: “Our enquiries are ongoing and I would appeal to anyone who may be able to assist with our investigation, particularly anyone with CCTV, dashcam or other relevant footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference 1763 – 29/10/24.”
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/
Independent Unionist Councillor, Paul Berry, said: “When I heard of the fire at the Mill on Tuesday evening I was very concerned as to the local residents safety and the potential damage caused to this local landmark.
“I visited the site this morning and also spoke to the Mill owner and I was relieved that thankfully no one was injured and the local neighbouring residents and their homes were not damaged as a result of the fire.
“Whilst the fire was bad I was glad that the NI Fire Service contained the fire to old out houses and the actual Sintons Mill building was not touched which was a relief.
“I would call on people if they have any information to please report it to the PSNI as this was malicious, very dangerous and could have caused serious harm to life and property nearby and we could well have been dealing with a completely different situation this morning only for the quick response from NI Fire Service.
“There have been incidents of anti-social behaviour over the years and the owners have tried their best to secure this site but yet trespassers still find ways to enter and I would appeal for this to stop immediately as there is a fear that young people could be injured or worse on site.”
Fire at Sintons Mill in Tandragee
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