19/11/2012

Fire Breaks Out At Hotel In Co Fermanagh

A fire has caused severe damage at a five-star hotel resort in County Fermanagh.

It broke out at around 7am on Monday morning.

Approximately 25 Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service crew members brought the fire under control in the Lough Erne resort.

No one was injured in the incident.

The cause of the fire is currently being investigated.

(CD)


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