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| Man dies following fire at house | Man dies following fire at house |
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| A man has died following a fire at a house in County Armagh. | A man has died following a fire at a house in County Armagh. |
| Three fire appliances were called to a terrace house in College Square West, Bessbrook, at about 2135 GMT on Tuesday. | Three fire appliances were called to a terrace house in College Square West, Bessbrook, at about 2135 GMT on Tuesday. |
| The crews found a bedroom on fire and the upper floor heavily smoke-logged. Firefighters in breathing apparatus searched the house and rescued a man. | The crews found a bedroom on fire and the upper floor heavily smoke-logged. Firefighters in breathing apparatus searched the house and rescued a man. |
| However, despite receiving treatment from paramedics the 54-year-old died at the scene. | However, despite receiving treatment from paramedics the 54-year-old died at the scene. |
| The man was living in the house with his elderly mother. It is understood he died after he went upstairs to try to put the fire out. | |
| His name has not yet been released. | His name has not yet been released. |
| It is thought the fire started accidentally. The Fire and Rescue Service believe it may have been caused by a candle. | |
| Neighbours said the man was well known in the town and that he would be sadly missed by the community. | |
| Police are investigating the cause of the fire. |