25/04/2016

Man Injured Following Fire At Chinese Take-Away In L'Derry

A man has been taken to hospital following a fire at a Chinese take-away in Co L'Derry.

Over 30 fire fighters attended the blaze in the Carlisle Road area at around 10.15am on Sunday.

The fire is believed to have started on the first floor of the property and five fire engines attended the scene.

The man was treated for minor burns and has been discharged from hospital.

The blaze is believed to have started accidentally.

(CD)

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