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Four coaches destroyed in fire

Burnt coaches
Four coaches were destroyed in the fire

Two 30-seater coaches and two other coaches have been destroyed in a fire at an industrial estate in Poleglass.

A 50-seater coach was also damaged in the fire which police said "caused substantial damage".

The fire was discovered by a police helicopter patrolling overhead at about 1245 GMT on Wednesday.

Police have said they are treating the fire as suspicious. The industrial estate near Lisburn, which contains around 20 units, has been closed.

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