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04/01/2016
Woman Dies In South Belfast House Fire
A woman has died following a house fire in south Belfast.
The incident happened at a property in the Archdale Drive area of Belvoir Estate at around 3pm on Sunday.
The woman, believed to be aged in her 50s, was found dead in the property and a post mortem examination is to be carried out.
Alliance South Belfast Councillor Paula Bradshaw said: "My thoughts and condolences are with the family, friends and neighbours of this poor woman who tragically died. The local community will be in shock and saddened at this news.
"I would like to praise the efforts of the fire service in their attempts to deal with this fire and save the life of this woman. I would also encourage anyone with information on this fire to contact the authorities so the cause can be determined."
(CD/LM)
The incident happened at a property in the Archdale Drive area of Belvoir Estate at around 3pm on Sunday.
The woman, believed to be aged in her 50s, was found dead in the property and a post mortem examination is to be carried out.
Alliance South Belfast Councillor Paula Bradshaw said: "My thoughts and condolences are with the family, friends and neighbours of this poor woman who tragically died. The local community will be in shock and saddened at this news.
"I would like to praise the efforts of the fire service in their attempts to deal with this fire and save the life of this woman. I would also encourage anyone with information on this fire to contact the authorities so the cause can be determined."
(CD/LM)
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