Woman dies in Limavady house fire

A woman in her 50's has died following a house fire in Limavady.

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue service says it remains in place following recent gorse fires
Published 17th Jul 2017
Last updated 17th Jul 2017

Emergency services were called to the scene on Grange Park shortly before 6.30am, but were unable to save her.

A PSNI investigation into the cause of the blaze has begun.

Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald has expressed her sympathies to the family and friends of the woman who died.

The East Derry MLA said:

“The whole community is shocked by this tragic incident.

“This is a deeply tragic event and my thoughts and sympathies are with the family and friends of the woman.

“I wish to pay tribute to the emergency services who attended the scene for their professionalism and their efforts.”