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14/05/2004
Police rescue man from flat fire
A 40-year-old man has been taken to hospital following a fire at a flat in Magherafelt.
The alarm was raised shortly after 10pm on Thursday when a fire was spotted inside the flat at Queen Street.
When police arrived at the scene an officer spotted smoke coming from under the door.
The owner of the flat was found lying on the settee but was dragged to safety by the officer, with the assistance of a colleague.
The victim was immediately treated for smoke inhalation.
(MB)
The alarm was raised shortly after 10pm on Thursday when a fire was spotted inside the flat at Queen Street.
When police arrived at the scene an officer spotted smoke coming from under the door.
The owner of the flat was found lying on the settee but was dragged to safety by the officer, with the assistance of a colleague.
The victim was immediately treated for smoke inhalation.
(MB)
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