Firefighters battle a blaze at a shopping centre in Larne's Main Street district on July 7, 2024 (Photo by Kevin Scott)
Firefighters battle a blaze at a shopping centre in Larne's Main Street district on July 7, 2024 (Photo by Kevin Scott)
Firefighters battle a blaze at a shopping centre in Larne's Main Street district on July 7, 2024 (Photo by Kevin Scott)
Firefighters battle a blaze at a shopping centre in Larne's Main Street district on July 7, 2024 (Photo by Kevin Scott)
Firefighters battle a blaze at a shopping centre in Larne's Main Street district on July 7, 2024 (Photo by Kevin Scott)
Firefighters battle a blaze at a shopping centre in Larne's Main Street district on July 7, 2024 (Photo by Kevin Scott)
Firefighters battle a blaze at a shopping centre in Larne's Main Street district on July 7, 2024 (Photo by Kevin Scott)
Kevin Scott and Curtis Reid
Today at 16:52
One person has been taken to hospital after a fire broke out at a commercial property in Larne.
Firefighters were called to the scene of an accident at a business in the Main Street area early this afternoon.
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said in a statement that they were called to a report of a deep fryer on fire inside a building at 2.42pm.
Firefighters battle a blaze at a shopping centre in Larne's Main Street district on July 7, 2024 (Photo by Kevin Scott)
“Two fire engines and one police officer were called to the scene from Larne and firefighters used breathing apparatus, fire blankets and dry powder to put out the blaze.
“One injured person was treated at the scene and departed at 3:30pm. The cause was determined to be an accident.”
NIFRS later confirmed that the injured had been taken to hospital for further treatment.
Roads near the site currently remain closed.
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