A major fire at a car showroom in a Co Derry village is thought to have been deliberate.
Some 55 firefighters battled the blaze at the scene at Carhill Road, Garvagh, in the early hours of this morning.
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) said they believe the fire it was deliberate.
An NIFRS spokesperson said they were called to a report of a building fire at 4.30am.
The fire at a commercial premises on Carhill Road, Garvagh, has now ended. The initial call was received at 4.30am on Wednesday 13 May 2026.
— Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (@NIFRSOFFICIAL) May 13, 2026
The incident was resolved by 7.47am and the cause of the fire is believed to be deliberate ignition. pic.twitter.com/53eCyhCSaG
"On arrival crews were met with a developed fire involving a car showroom, vehicles and cafe premises," they said.
"Crews utilised firefighting jets and an aerial ladder jet to resolve the incident."
A total of six appliances attended from Maghera, Kilrea, Dungiven, Ballymoney and Coleraine stations.
They were supported by an aerial ladder appliance from Northland station, a command support unit from Strabane station and a water tanker from Dungiven station.
"The incident was resolved by 7.47am and the cause is believed to be deliberate," the spokesperson said.
