02/03/2016
Man Killed In House Blaze Named
A man who died in a house fire in County Down has been named as Geordie Tuft.
The blaze broke out at his home on the Legananny Road, Loughbrickland, at around noon on Tuesday.
Fire crews attended the scene and an investigation has been launched.
Mr Tuft was a regular caller to the Gerry Anderson Show.
UUP MLA Jo-Anne Dobson tweeted: "Geordie Tuft - so many fond memories of a man who came into our homes & enriched our lives on @bbcradioulster.
"His regular rural wit & wisdom had us all in stitches on so many occasions - Thoughts & Prayers with his family circle."
(CD)
The blaze broke out at his home on the Legananny Road, Loughbrickland, at around noon on Tuesday.
Fire crews attended the scene and an investigation has been launched.
Mr Tuft was a regular caller to the Gerry Anderson Show.
UUP MLA Jo-Anne Dobson tweeted: "Geordie Tuft - so many fond memories of a man who came into our homes & enriched our lives on @bbcradioulster.
"His regular rural wit & wisdom had us all in stitches on so many occasions - Thoughts & Prayers with his family circle."
(CD)
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