Firefighters Battle Arson at Historic Convent | Belfast News

Firefighters battled a massive, suspected arson fire at a historic former convent in Downpatrick, deploying 70 personnel, multiple engines, and aerial ladder trucks. The blaze, which erupted just after 7 PM, took hours to control and left the community heartbroken — the building was a beloved landmark and iconic part of the town’s skyline. Police secured the area as investigations continue, while crews remain on scene. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/620f83313e684359