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'.
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