Property escapes major damage in fire
Firefighters were quickly on the scene and the barn sustained scorch damage.
Overhead electricity wires were also damaged and power was disrupted for a short time.
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Hide AdA Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said they received a call at 11:47am and two appliances from Portadown Fire Station and one from Armagh Fire Station were deployed to the scene.
He added, “Firefighters using breathing apparatus and jets dealt with a fire that spread in the area. Scorch damage was caused to a farm shed nearby.
“Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service finished at the scene at 1:58pm.”
It is believed the fire spread after controlled burning of the trees.