A blaze at the Bombardier plant in East Belfast caused “no damage to any aircraft structures or aerostructure assembly lines”, the company said today.
The statement was issued hours after a significant blaze at the factory sent plumes of dark smoke into the air prompting a large-scale operation from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service on Sunday night.
The NIFRS said on Monday morning that they had brought the fire under control after 50 crew members attended the scene.
They added that the “fire appears to have started in machinery and the cause of the incident is under investigation”. Firefighters say that at this stage “the cause is believed to be accidental”.
In their statement, Bombardier said: “Thanks to the incredible work of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, along with our security, health and safety and operations teams, as well as strict safety protocols and fire prevention infrastructure within our buildings, the fire was contained within one area of the factory. While there is damage to some machinery and a portion of the roof, there is no damage to any aircraft structures or aerostructure assembly lines.
“Following thorough safety inspections, work has resumed as normal in other areas of the factory. We will work with our customers and suppliers to address any production concerns, however we are confident there will be minimal impact to customer deliveries.”
