Fire at historic mill in Tyrone

Dozens of firefighters were needed to bring a fire under control at a historic mill in Northern Ireland today.

Dozens of firefighters were needed to bring a fire under control at a historic mill in Northern Ireland today.

The fire started at the front offices of a derelict factory at the Herdman's Mill in Sion Mills, Co Tyrone.

About 50 firefighters and nine fire engines were sent to the mill, which featured on the BBC's Restoration series.

The B-listed buildings on the former linen-making site were unaffected by the fire.

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