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Homes evacuated over gas danger | Homes evacuated over gas danger |
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A fire at a garage on the outskirts of Limavady has led to people who live nearby being moved from their homes overnight. | A fire at a garage on the outskirts of Limavady has led to people who live nearby being moved from their homes overnight. |
Houses in Ardgavan Cottages were evacuated on Wednesday afternoon because of the danger posed by gas cylinders at the garage. | Houses in Ardgavan Cottages were evacuated on Wednesday afternoon because of the danger posed by gas cylinders at the garage. |
A 200-metre exclusion zone has been put in place while the cylinders cool down. | A 200-metre exclusion zone has been put in place while the cylinders cool down. |
Setting up an exclusion zone is a routine step when inflammable gas cylinders are involved in a fire. | Setting up an exclusion zone is a routine step when inflammable gas cylinders are involved in a fire. |
It is expected residents will not be allowed to return to their homes until Thursday afternoon. |