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05/10/2007
Fatal House Fire In Newtownards
A woman in her 30s has died in a fire at a house in Newtownards, Co. Down.
The fire occurred at a house in Ilex Avenue at around 5.30pm and the woman is reported to have died at the scene.
An investigation into the circumstances of the death is being conducted by police who have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
The scene is being examined by forensic specialists.
(SP/KMcA)
The fire occurred at a house in Ilex Avenue at around 5.30pm and the woman is reported to have died at the scene.
An investigation into the circumstances of the death is being conducted by police who have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
The scene is being examined by forensic specialists.
(SP/KMcA)
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