A significant fire broke out at Fusco Vehicle Sales, a car dealership located in the Balloo Industrial Estate in Bangor, County Down, on the evening of January 9, 2026. Multiple fire crews from various stations, including Bangor, Newtownards, Knock, Holywood, and Lisburn, responded to the blaze. Large plumes of smoke were visible, prompting the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to advise nearby residents to keep their windows closed and urging the public to avoid the area.
The fire is understood to have started in the workshop, and witnesses suggested a possible boiler explosion as the cause, though this remains unconfirmed. Fusco Vehicle Sales later issued a statement confirming the fire was in their workshop and is now under control, assuring that all personnel are safe and well. They also stated they would be contacting affected customers. North Down MP Alex Easton acknowledged the incident, expressing hope that no one was harmed and commending the efforts of the emergency services.