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| A 200m exclusion zone has been put in place around a mechanical engineering works on the outskirts of Belfast following an overnight fire. | A 200m exclusion zone has been put in place around a mechanical engineering works on the outskirts of Belfast following an overnight fire. |
| Firefighters said the presence of gas cylinders on the site in Newtownabbey meant the area would be cordoned off until 2300 GMT on Friday. | Firefighters said the presence of gas cylinders on the site in Newtownabbey meant the area would be cordoned off until 2300 GMT on Friday. |
| Motorists have been warned to expect serious traffic disruption in the area around Mallusk Industrial Estate. | |
| Eight lorries have been badly damaged in the fire. | Eight lorries have been badly damaged in the fire. |
| The Fire and Rescue Service was called to the yard to tackle the blaze at about 2230 GMT on Thursday. | The Fire and Rescue Service was called to the yard to tackle the blaze at about 2230 GMT on Thursday. |
| The cause of the fire is being investigated. | The cause of the fire is being investigated. |
| The area is close to the busy Sandyknowes roundabout and a number of the roads in the vicinity have been closed, including: | The area is close to the busy Sandyknowes roundabout and a number of the roads in the vicinity have been closed, including: |
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| However, the M2 off-slip towards Belfast is open. | However, the M2 off-slip towards Belfast is open. |
| Motorists who have been affected by the closures have been asked to take an alternative route and leave extra time for their journey. | Motorists who have been affected by the closures have been asked to take an alternative route and leave extra time for their journey. |