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19/02/2018
House Fire In West Belfast Started 'Deliberately'
Police believe a house fire in west Belfast was started deliberately.
The blaze happened in the Whitecliff Parade area of Ballymurphy at around 6.40am on Saturday, 17 February.
The fire began in an oil tank and spread to the roof and upper storey of the property.
Extensive damage was caused, however no-one was injured.
Emergency services attended the scene and extinguished the fire.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/LM)
The blaze happened in the Whitecliff Parade area of Ballymurphy at around 6.40am on Saturday, 17 February.
The fire began in an oil tank and spread to the roof and upper storey of the property.
Extensive damage was caused, however no-one was injured.
Emergency services attended the scene and extinguished the fire.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/LM)
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