Antrim Arms Hotel Blaze: Firefighters Battle Historic Fire

0:00On April 19, firefighters are battling a major blaze at the old Antrim Arms Hotel in Valley Castle, Northern Ireland. Right now, 42 firefighters are on site with two aerial platforms and a command support unit from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service. The call came in at 8 a.m. British summertime on Sunday evening. Officials are telling nearby residents to keep their windows and doors closed, and everyone's asked to steer clear so crews can do their job without. Interference. Local Sin Fine Counselor Cara McShane called it devastating, with her thoughts going straight to residents and businesses feeling the heat from. This, she stressed safety for folks nearby comes first, even though the spot holds big historic value for the town. This place dates back to the 1700s, and just last year, plants that tear it down got shot down. That refusal might complicate things now as the fire rages on. Crews are still working hard to knock it back, keeping an eye on the smoke and any spread.

1:00Our jings, they tune for updates as they push through the night.