14/02/2018

Two People Rescued From House Fire In Coleraine

Two people have been rescued from a blaze at a house in Coleraine.

The fire broke out in the kitchen of the property shortly before midnight on Tuesday, 13 February.

Firefighters rescued a woman, aged in her 60's, from a first floor window ledge.

A man was also found in the stairway area. They received treatment at the scene.

Two police officers were also treated for smoke inhalation.

(CD/LM)

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