12/08/2003

Firefighters treat house blaze as suspicious

Firefighters are treating a blaze which destroyed a house in Co Londonderry early this morning as suspicious.

The house, which was being constructed near Desertmartin, was spotted on fire in the early hours of this morning. By the time fire crews arrived flames were seen coming through the roof.

A full investigation is to be carried out on the house.

It is understood to be the latest in a long line of attacks on the house in recent times.

(MB)

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