The fire brigade in Northern Ireland is investigating the cause of a blaze in Maghaberry Prison, Lisburn, Co Antrim. The fire started in the Foyle House wing of the prison at about 7 p.m. yesterday. The Northern Ireland Office said that nobody had been injured and all inmates were accounted for. The extent of the damage is unknown.
Top-security jail damaged by fire
The fire brigade in Northern Ireland is investigating the cause of a blaze in Maghaberry Prison, Lisburn, Co Antrim
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