15/11/2013

13 Rescued From 'Deliberate' L'Derry Fire

Thirteen people, including a one-year-old baby, have escaped from a block of flats in L'Derry that is suspected to have been started deliberately.

The fire began in a communal area of the two-storey property in the Carnhill area before 06:30 this morning.

Four fire engines were alerted to the scene and crews managed to bring the fire under control by 07:40.

NIFRS area commander Trevor Ferguson told the BBC that, while it was as yet unclear, the fire could potentially have been started deliberately.

The fire service team assisted five people to safety while a number of other residents had escaped on their own.

Detectives have asked anyone who witnessed this incident or who has any information to contact police at Strand Road.

(IT/CD)

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