'Ongoing fire incident' in the Union Mills area

Residents advised to keep doors and windows closed

UPDATE 8PM: Crews say the fire has now been extinguished.

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Fire crews are currently dealing with an 'ongoing fire incident' in the Union Mills area.

Residents nearby are being advised to keep doors and windows closed as a precaution.

The footpath along the heritage railway line is also currently closed until further notice.

Our reporter Lewis Foster is there:

Manx Radio understands signage concerning asbestos is attached to what is believed to be a disused government building - we have contacted the Department of Infrastructure for comment.

UPDATE 5:30pm: The Department of Infrastructure has confirmed that the building affected is used for storage.

It says its officers are now 'investigating the extent of the damage'.

(All above videos credit: Manx Radio)

With thanks to listener Louisa Boyd who sent in the below video to us.