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20/06/2005
Families forced out in arson attack
Two families have been forced out of their homes in the Whitewell area in North Belfast in what is being treated by police as a suspected arson attack.
One man was injured in the blaze which is believed to have been started by an oil tank which was set alight.
The incident happened at the nationalist Old Throne Park development at around 01:00 this morning.
A further two oil tanks were set alight as the flames quickly spread and engulfed two homes and damaged several cars.
Police are investigating how the fire started and the residents in the area are blaming loyalists for the fire.
(CD/SP)
One man was injured in the blaze which is believed to have been started by an oil tank which was set alight.
The incident happened at the nationalist Old Throne Park development at around 01:00 this morning.
A further two oil tanks were set alight as the flames quickly spread and engulfed two homes and damaged several cars.
Police are investigating how the fire started and the residents in the area are blaming loyalists for the fire.
(CD/SP)
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