Northern Ireland

Nine vehicles destroyed in Co Armagh fire

&nbsp;<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; ">&nbsp;Nine vehicles were burnt out in the fire near commercial premises on the Tullysaran Road, on the outskirts of Armagh city. Picture by Cliff Donaldson</span>
  Nine vehicles were burnt out in the fire near commercial premises on the Tullysaran Road, on the outskirts of Armagh city. Picture by Cliff Donaldson   Nine vehicles were burnt out in the fire near commercial premises on the Tullysaran Road, on the outskirts of Armagh city. Picture by Cliff Donaldson

NINE vehicles have been destroyed in a fire close to commercial premises in Co Armagh.

The blaze, in the Tullysaran Road area on the outskirts of Armagh city, was reported to police shortly before 3am on Sunday morning.

There was also some damage caused to a house and garage.

Detective Sergeant Patterson said: "Nine vehicles, close to buildings, were completely destroyed. Police are working to establish the cause of this fire." 

The NI Fire and Rescue Service said it sent three pumps to the scene to extinguish the fire. 

Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.