14/07/2023

Co Down Road Reopens Following Fire

A County Down road has reopened following a fire on Friday, 14 July.

The Church Street area in Downpatrick was closed and diversions were put in place.

The fire was discovered by officers on mobile patrol who were in attendance at a flat and they raised the alarm and residents were able to exit their properties.

The fire is not being treated as suspicious.


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