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Woman dies in Armoy house blaze | Woman dies in Armoy house blaze |
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An 83-year-old woman has died in a house fire in Armoy, County Antrim. | An 83-year-old woman has died in a house fire in Armoy, County Antrim. |
The blaze, at the isolated property on the Hillside Road, was reported by a passerby at about 0920 GMT on Saturday. | The blaze, at the isolated property on the Hillside Road, was reported by a passerby at about 0920 GMT on Saturday. |
The fire service's Geoff White said the fire was "well developed with a lot of smoke coming from the property" by the time three appliances arrived. | The fire service's Geoff White said the fire was "well developed with a lot of smoke coming from the property" by the time three appliances arrived. |
"The crews from Ballymoney and Ballycastle quickly got into action and wearing breathing apparatus, carrying a hose in, entered the building." | "The crews from Ballymoney and Ballycastle quickly got into action and wearing breathing apparatus, carrying a hose in, entered the building." |
Group Commander White continued: "Sadly, a short time later they discovered a lady in the living room area, who was later pronounced dead on scene." | Group Commander White continued: "Sadly, a short time later they discovered a lady in the living room area, who was later pronounced dead on scene." |
Police have said they are not treating the fire as suspicious. | |
No details as to the woman's identity have been released. | No details as to the woman's identity have been released. |