23/05/2022

Ballynahinch Fire Being Treated As Arson

A fire that destroyed a vacant building in Ballynahinch is being treated as arson.

Dromore Street was closed for nine hours on Friday, 20 May, as firefighters controlled the blaze.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Detectives are investigating and would ask anyone with any information about this incident or who may be able to help with their investigation to call them on the non-emergency number 101 quoting reference number 769 20/05/22."

Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.

22 February 2024
Daniel Sebastian Allen Jailed For 29 Years For Murder Of Family Of Four
Daniel Sebastian Allen has been sentenced to life in prison for the deaths of three people in a deliberate house fire in Derrylin, Co Fermanagh, in 2018. The 33-year-old pleaded guilty to starting a fire at a house, which lead to the death of four people, including a baby girl.
27 March 2024
Appeal Following Theft Of 'Lifesaving Equipment' From Fire Station
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following he theft of "lifesaving equipment" from Carryduff Fire Station on Monday, 25 March. At around 8.30pm, it was reported to police that the fire station on the Comber Road was broken into. Around 8.
23 January 2024
Highrise Safety Cannot Progress Without Minister – Alliance
The Alliance Party has raised concerns that new safety plans by the Department for Communities designed to address fire safety in high rise buildings will not be delivered without a Minister to take them forward.
22 January 2024
NIFRS To Host Events For New On-Call Firefighters
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has announced that it will host a series of Familiarisation Sessions for those who are interested in becoming On-Call Firefighters in Irvinestown, Portstewart and Newtownhamilton.
17 January 2024
DoC To Implement Fire Safety Works For High Rise Buildings
The Department for Communities has taken responsibility for the implementation of significant new work to address fire safety in high rise and other residential buildings across Northern Ireland.