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06/02/2017
Woman Dies Following Fire In West Belfast
A woman who was in a critical condition in hospital after being injured in a house fire in west Belfast has died, according to the police.
The accidental blaze broke out in the kitchen of an apartment at Ardnaclowney House just off Beechmount Avenue shortly before 4pm on Sunday, 05 February.
Emergency services attended the scene and put out the fire.
The woman, aged in her 60s, suffered severe burns.
Three other residents were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene.
(CD/LM)
The accidental blaze broke out in the kitchen of an apartment at Ardnaclowney House just off Beechmount Avenue shortly before 4pm on Sunday, 05 February.
Emergency services attended the scene and put out the fire.
The woman, aged in her 60s, suffered severe burns.
Three other residents were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene.
(CD/LM)
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