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18/02/2005
Man dies at scene of factory blaze
More than 80 firefighters have been called to deal with a large fire at a factory in Co Londonderry on Thursday.
The blaze broke out at the Sperrin Metal's manufacturing facility in Draperstown at around 9pm and one man is believed to have died at the scene, however the death is not thought to be related to the fire.
The fire is thought to have started accidentally and around half of the factory has been extensively damaged.
Elsewhere, a fire at a church in Craigavon, Co Armagh, is being treated suspiciously by police.
The hall at St Saviour's Church of Ireland at Drumgor West Road was badly damaged in the blaze which was stopped from spreading throughout the whole of the church by local fire crews.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives on 0280 90650222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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The blaze broke out at the Sperrin Metal's manufacturing facility in Draperstown at around 9pm and one man is believed to have died at the scene, however the death is not thought to be related to the fire.
The fire is thought to have started accidentally and around half of the factory has been extensively damaged.
Elsewhere, a fire at a church in Craigavon, Co Armagh, is being treated suspiciously by police.
The hall at St Saviour's Church of Ireland at Drumgor West Road was badly damaged in the blaze which was stopped from spreading throughout the whole of the church by local fire crews.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives on 0280 90650222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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