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A college in south Belfast has been badly damaged in an ongoing fire. A college in south Belfast has been badly damaged in a fire.
Four fire engines are at the scene of the blaze at Union Theological College on Botanic Avenue. An area around the building has been cordoned off. Four fire engines have been battling the blaze at Union Theological College on Botanic Avenue. The fire has now been brought under control.
It is not yet know when the fire started. Twenty seven college residents were moved out of the building and there are no reports of any injuries. The fire brigade were contacted at 08:30 GMT. Twenty six college residents were moved unharmed out of their nearby accommodation.
The fire is in a part of the college known as the Principal's House which is Grade A listed and is being renovated. The fire was in a part of the college known as the Principal's House which is Grade A listed and is being renovated.
Union Theological College was founded in 1853. The work cost £2.2m and was due to be used as a training resource centre when it opened in January 2010.
The college, which was founded in 1853, is the main theological institution for those wishing to train for the Presbyterian ministry.
It is also a part of Queen's University and theology students from all denominations are taught in the building.