Residents warned of asbestos fire

Police said the burning roof may contain asbestos

Police have warned residents in Armagh to keep their windows and doors closed after a fire broke out in the city's Cavanagarvan Road area.

The blaze is believed to have started in an outhouse near Drumhillery Church and police fear the roof may contain asbestos.

A PSNI spokeswoman has issued a request that the area be kept clear until further notice.

The spokewoman said the cause of the fire was not yet known.