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Fire destroys jet skis worth £1m

The police are investigating the cause of the fire
The police are investigating the cause of the fire

Up to £1m of stock was destroyed by fire at a County Down jet ski centre.

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said there were gas cylinders in the building on the Ballygowan Road in Comber.

One of the walls of the building collapsed, which meant strong winds were fanning the flames, making the fire difficult to control.

Firefighters used a jet of water to keep the gas cylinders in the building cool.

The blaze was reported at about 2200 BST on Friday.

The police are investigating the cause of the fire.





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