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14/08/2018
Residents 'Lucky To Be Alive' Following New Lodge House Fires
Sinn Féin have said that people are "lucky to be alive" following three house fires on the New Lodge road earlier today.
North Belfast MLA MLA Carál Ní Chuilín said: "Three fires occurred at maisonettes on the lower New Lodge road this morning, causing extensive damages to homes.
"People are lucky to be alive, but thankfully due to working smoke alarms in the homes, no one has been seriously hurt.
"Police and forensic teams on the scene have informed local residents that the fires are being treated as sinister. Whilst it is unclear how this has happened, it is clear is that someone could have died as a result.
"I am working with the Housing Executive and local residents to ensure that the people affected are rehoused in adequate accommodation as soon as possible."
(MH/CM)
North Belfast MLA MLA Carál Ní Chuilín said: "Three fires occurred at maisonettes on the lower New Lodge road this morning, causing extensive damages to homes.
"People are lucky to be alive, but thankfully due to working smoke alarms in the homes, no one has been seriously hurt.
"Police and forensic teams on the scene have informed local residents that the fires are being treated as sinister. Whilst it is unclear how this has happened, it is clear is that someone could have died as a result.
"I am working with the Housing Executive and local residents to ensure that the people affected are rehoused in adequate accommodation as soon as possible."
(MH/CM)
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