Man dies following Newry house fire

A man has died following a house fire in Newry.

The blaze happened yesterday (Monday) shortly after 8pm at a terraced house on Stream Street.

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) Assistant Chief Fire & Rescue Officer Aidan Jennings said: “The thoughts and sympathies of Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) are with the family and friends of a man who died following a fire on Stream Street, Newry.

“On Monday 12 September at 8.18pm, Firefighters were called to reports of a fire in a terraced house on Stream Street, Newry.

“3 Fire Appliances attended the incident- 2 from Newry and 1 from Warrenpoint. The fire was out when Firefighters arrived, and tragically a male casualty died as a result of the incident.

“The incident was dealt with by 11.05pm and the cause of the fire is believed to be accidental ignition.”

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