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Homes evacuated as fire crews battle Killea blaze

written by Chris McNulty November 21, 2019
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FIRE CREWS are currently tackling a blaze in the border village of Killea.

The fire broke out in the last hour or so at a commercial premises along the R237, the main Killea-Letterkenny road. 

Nearby homes have been evacuated and doused in an attempt to stop the fire from spreading. Such is the ferocity of the heat, panes of glass in some houses have been cracked. Locals reported hearing loud bangs as the fire burned.

The fire appears to have started in a shed. The cause of the blaze is unclear.

Gardaí are also on the scene with fire appliances from both sides of the border working to bring the fire under control.  Additional fire crews have been deployed to assist. 

There are no reports of any injuries.

Homes evacuated as fire crews battle Killea blaze was last modified: November 23rd, 2019 by Chris McNulty
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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

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