The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service have expressed their thoughts and sympathies to the family of a man who sadly died following a house fire near Newry on Friday night (30 April).
A Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service Spokesperson said:
“The thoughts and sympathies of Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) are with the family and friends of a man who died following a fire in a house on Forkhill Road, Cloughoge, Newry.
“On Friday 30 April 2021 at 4.54pm, Firefighters were called to reports of a fire in a detached property on Forkhill Road, Cloughoge, Newry. 1 Fire Appliance from Newry Fire Station and 1 from Newtownhamilton Fire Station attended the incident.
“The fire was well-developed when crews arrived. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus and using jets entered the property to extinguish the fire. Tragically, a male casualty was discovered in the property and was pronounced dead at the scene.
“A female casualty was treated for smoke inhalation and taken to hospital.
“The fire was under control by 7.11pm, and the cause is believed to have been accidental ignition.”
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