01/02/2012
Man Dies In Rathcoole Blaze
An elderly man died in a house fire yesterday afternoon in the Rathcoole estate, Newtownabbey.
The 83-year-old died in a blaze in his bungalow in Carmeen Drive.
A second man, believed to be a neighbour in his 50s, is being treated for smoke inhalation while attempting to rescue the pensioner.
Fire and Forensic Officers are currently carrying out an investigation to determine the cause of the fire.
(CD/GK)
The 83-year-old died in a blaze in his bungalow in Carmeen Drive.
A second man, believed to be a neighbour in his 50s, is being treated for smoke inhalation while attempting to rescue the pensioner.
Fire and Forensic Officers are currently carrying out an investigation to determine the cause of the fire.
(CD/GK)
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