Police treating fire at campus as arson

Detectives investigating a fire at the Southern Regional College in Lurgan as arson.

The blaze broke out in an outbuilding on the campus just before midday on Friday morning.

It has now been brought under control and police say they believe it was started deliberately.

Nearby roads are expected to be shut for the rest of Friday evening and residents are being urged to keep windows and doors closed.

In a statement the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said the fire broke out at a derelict building:

"There are currently 3 appliances in attendance, 2 Fire Appliances from Lurgan Fire Station and 1 Fire Appliance from Portadown Fire Station and an Aerial Appliance," a statement said.

A spokesperson for the PSNI said they believe it was an arson attack.

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