Shorts plant fire damage assessed

Experts were last night assessing the damage caused by a fire at Shorts aircraft factory in Northern Ireland.

Experts were last night assessing the damage caused by a fire at Shorts aircraft factory in Northern Ireland.

A total of 85 firefighters brought the early morning fire under control as roads were temporarily closed near the site.

The fire was located within the main factory complex off Airport Road near Belfast City airport. No cause has yet been confirmed.

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