13/09/2022

Man Dies In Newry House Fire

An investigation has been launched following a fatal house fire in Newry.

A man has reportedly died in a fire at a terraced house in Stream Street, which was reported to emergency services at around 8:20pm on Monday 12 September.

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service have said that they believe the fire was caused by an "accidental ignition", but a full fire investigation will be carried out.


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