County Londonderry fire being treated as deliberate

Up to 50 firefighters tackled the blaze at a former school site

The fire was reported around 5am on Saturday
Author: Tara GriffithsPublished 31st May 2025

Police are treating a fire at a former school site in County Londonderry as deliberate.

Up to 50 firefighters tackled the blaze in Drumahoe in Derry from the early hours of Saturday morning.

Road users are also advised that the roads are now fully reopened in the area.

Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 236 of 31/05/25.

Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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