Emergency services deal with garage blaze

Tue, 12 Feb 2013

Roads in Ballasalla have now re-opened following a fire at a garage in the area last night.

Police and the fire service were called to the blaze on the Balthane Industrial Estate just after 5pm.

They spent three hours tackling the blaze which involved monitoring cylinders that were on the premises.

Members of the public were asked to avoid the area while the fire was brought under control.

The fire service has thanked people for their patience and co-operation.