Emergency Services Respond to Lurgan Oil Tank Lorry Fire
Thick black smoke choked the Mourneview residential area of Lurgan on October 16, 2026, as firefighters battled a massive blaze involving an oil delivery lorry, The Irish Sun reported. The incident began shortly after 11:30 am, prompting an immediate emergency response to Mourneview Avenue where the vehicle caught fire.
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service deployed multiple appliances to the scene. While The Irish Sun reported that appliances from Lurgan, Banbridge, and Portadown attended the fire, the Belfast Telegraph noted that at least five fire appliances were sent to manage the blaze as thick plumes of smoke rose over nearby homes.
Police Road Closures and Traffic Diversions in Mourneview Avenue
Local authorities closed the affected road to traffic and established diversions to secure the area. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) urged the public to stay away from Mourneview Avenue while firefighters worked to extinguish the flames.
“Road users and members of the public are asked to avoid the Mourneview Avenue area of Lurgan, due to a report of an oil tanker on fire in the area,” a PSNI spokesperson stated. “Diversions are in place, and colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance.”
Ongoing Firefighting Operations and Investigation Status
Emergency personnel remained at the scene throughout the afternoon as firefighting operations continued. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that multiple units stayed active at the location to secure the site and cool the oil tank.
“Firefighters were called to reports of incident involving an oil tank on fire at Mourneview Avenue, Lurgan,” a fire service spokesperson stated, adding that the operation remained ongoing. Authorities have not yet released details regarding the cause of the fire or reports of any injuries resulting from the incident.
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