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13/07/2021
Four People Hospitalised After Craigavon Garage Fire
Four people have been left in hospital following a suspected arson attack in Craigavon.
A fire was reported in Westacres late last night, 12 July, where a garage was set ablaze. NIFRS was on the scene to tackle the blaze around 11.40pm, joined by police.
Four occupants of the adjoining property, including three children under 10, were taken to safety and are now being treated for the effects of smoke inhalation in hospital.
Police are treating the incident as arson and have appealed for anyone who was in the area and saw what happened to call them on 101, quoting reference 29 of 13/07/21.
A fire was reported in Westacres late last night, 12 July, where a garage was set ablaze. NIFRS was on the scene to tackle the blaze around 11.40pm, joined by police.
Four occupants of the adjoining property, including three children under 10, were taken to safety and are now being treated for the effects of smoke inhalation in hospital.
Police are treating the incident as arson and have appealed for anyone who was in the area and saw what happened to call them on 101, quoting reference 29 of 13/07/21.
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