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Palace Barracks: Van explosion a 'possible fire bomb' Palace Barracks: Van explosion a 'possible firebomb'
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An explosion at an army base in Northern Ireland may have been caused by an incendiary device, the BBC has been told. An explosion at an army base in Northern Ireland may have been caused by a firebomb, the BBC has been told.
A fire broke out inside a parcel delivery van at Palace Barracks in Holywood, County Down, before 10:30 BST on Friday. Police have confirmed that a device exploded inside a Royal Mail van at Palace Barracks in Holywood, County Down, before 10:30 BST on Friday.
The blaze spread from the vehicle to two cars and three garages. There are no reports of any injuries.The blaze spread from the vehicle to two cars and three garages. There are no reports of any injuries.
Firefighters attended the scene for about 90 minutes. The postal worker who had been driving the van was not inside when the explosion happened.
Police forensic experts are continuing to examine the burnt-out remains of the postal van. Firefighters attended the scene for about 90 minutes and police forensic experts spent several hours examining the burnt-out remains of the van.
The police later confirmed that there had been an explosion at the back of the van. Supt Karen Baxter said: "Due to the damage caused by fire and water, the exact nature or make up of the device that caused the explosion has yet to be established.
Shocked "Although we have no information to suggest there may be other similar packages in the postal system we are working closely with Royal Mail to mitigate any potential risk."
DUP MLA Gordon Dunne said the incident had been a serious threat to security.
"I was talking to the police and I understand a device has gone off inside a Royal Mail van," he said.
"I was talking to a staff member and they told me that another vehicle was set on fire, close to the van.
"The community are very shocked and concerned about what has happened today."
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In April 2010, a bomb planted by the Real IRA, a dissident republican group, exploded outside the army base which houses MI5's Northern Ireland headquarters.In April 2010, a bomb planted by the Real IRA, a dissident republican group, exploded outside the army base which houses MI5's Northern Ireland headquarters.
The explosion happened minutes after policing and justice powers were devolved to Stormont from Westminster.The explosion happened minutes after policing and justice powers were devolved to Stormont from Westminster.
During the three decades of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, Palace Barracks served as a base for British army battalions.During the three decades of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, Palace Barracks served as a base for British army battalions.
Soldiers from the Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion the Royal Regiment of Scotland have been stationed at the barracks since August last year.Soldiers from the Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion the Royal Regiment of Scotland have been stationed at the barracks since August last year.