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24/05/2006
Lisburn man dies in house fire
An accidental house fire in Lisburn has claimed the life of a 59-year-old man.
The Fire and Rescue Service was called to a blaze at a house in Young Street in Lisburn at around 7am this morning (Wednesday).
One man, named as Robert Kennedy was rescued from the blaze and was taken to Lagan Valley Hospital where he later died.
The blaze, which is thought to have been accidental, was confined to the bedroom of the terrace house.
It is understood that the smoke alarms in the house were not working.
(SP/KMcA)
The Fire and Rescue Service was called to a blaze at a house in Young Street in Lisburn at around 7am this morning (Wednesday).
One man, named as Robert Kennedy was rescued from the blaze and was taken to Lagan Valley Hospital where he later died.
The blaze, which is thought to have been accidental, was confined to the bedroom of the terrace house.
It is understood that the smoke alarms in the house were not working.
(SP/KMcA)
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