17/07/2017

Woman Dies In House Fire In L'Derry

A woman has died in a house fire in Co L'Derry.

The blaze was reported at a property in the Grange Park area of Limavady at around 6.25am on Monday, 17 July.

Emergency services attended however the woman, aged in her 50s, was found dead at the scene.

An investigation has been launched.

Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald said: "The whole community is shocked by this tragic incident.

"This is a deeply tragic event and my thoughts and sympathies are with the family and friends of the woman.

"I wish to pay tribute to the emergency services who attended the scene for their professionalism and their efforts."

(CD/LM)

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