Firefighters at scene of blaze at Ards Shopping Centre believed to be linked to deliver van

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended a blaze at Ards Shopping Centre.

Videos and photos seen on social media show fire fighters tackling the blaze as large amounts of dark smoke can be seen rising from the area.

Emergency Services were called to the scene on Wednesday afternoon after reports of a blaze at Ards Shopping Centre.

It is believed a delivery van is the source of the fire which has not spread to the shopping centre.

At this stage the shopping centre is still open as normal.

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