08/04/2004

Fireman injured in Limavady blaze

A fireman has been treated in hospital following a fire in Co Londonderry early this morning.

Around 40 firefighters were involved in the tackling the blaze at the Roe Valley service station in Limavady.

The firefighter sustained a leg injury during the fire, which spread to an adjoining building.

The blaze was eventually brought under control despite several gas cylinders exploding at the side of the station.

(MB)

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