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02/11/2006
Arson attack on County Down home
A woman in her 50s has managed to escape serious injury following a suspected arson attack on her home in County Down in the early hours of this morning.
Fire crews were called to the fire at the house in the Lower Crescent area of Comber shortly after 2am, and rescued the female occupant who was trapped in an upstairs bedroom.
The woman was taken to hospital where she received treatment for the effects of smoke inhalation.
It has been reported that a flammable material may have been pushed into the house through the letterbox, and detectives investigating the incident have appealed to anyone who may have any information which may help with their investigation, to contact them in Comber on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
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Fire crews were called to the fire at the house in the Lower Crescent area of Comber shortly after 2am, and rescued the female occupant who was trapped in an upstairs bedroom.
The woman was taken to hospital where she received treatment for the effects of smoke inhalation.
It has been reported that a flammable material may have been pushed into the house through the letterbox, and detectives investigating the incident have appealed to anyone who may have any information which may help with their investigation, to contact them in Comber on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
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