A large fire has broken out at a coffin makers in Northern Ireland, with reports the building may have been struck by lightning.
Around 80 firefighters are at the scene at O’Doherty’s in Strabane, County Tyrone.
West Tyrone assembly member Daniel McCrossan said he heard an ‘explosion’, adding that there was a ‘very loud lightning strike in the wider area’.
Sinn Fein MLA for Foyle Martina Anderson shared a video of the blaze on Twitter with the caption ‘Struck by lightning!’
There were thunderstorms in the area when the flames erupted, but the cause of the fire is yet to be confirmed.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has warned locals to avoid the area, while residents have been advised to keep doors and windows shut.
A statement said: ‘Police are advising the public that due to a fire on Railway Street in Strabane, they should avoid the area to allow emergency services to deal with the blaze.
‘Our officers are at the scene, please follow their directions.’
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