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| Two people in critical condition after house fire | Two people in critical condition after house fire |
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| Police officers rescued the two women, along with two children from the house | |
| Two women are in a critical condition following a fire at a house in Dungannon. | Two women are in a critical condition following a fire at a house in Dungannon. |
| Police officers rescued the two women, aged 37 and 70, along with two children, aged seven and 10, from the house in Cunninghams Lane on Monday night. The children are in a stable condition. | |
| Eight police officers were treated in hospital for the effects of smoke inhalation but were later released. | |
| A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after being found on the roof of the house. | A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after being found on the roof of the house. |
| Police said the "terrible incident was undoubtedly traumatic for all involved" | |
| Supt Peter Stevenson said police were contacted by the fire service just after 20:30 GMT to say they were heading to a blaze and there were reports that children were trapped. | |
| "Officers immediately made their way to the scene, arriving prior to fire service colleagues," he said. | |
| "The property was seen to be well alight and knowing that the residents were still inside, officers obtained ladders from neighbouring properties and used them to rescue four people." | |
| A fifth person, who was found on the roof, was brought to safety. He was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and remains in custody. | |
| Supt Stevenson said he was extremely proud of the eight officers, and all their thoughts are with those who remain in hospital. | |
| "We want to thank the residents of Cunninghams Lane for their assistance with this terrible incident, which was undoubtedly traumatic for all involved," he added. | |
| "The community will continue to see the presence of the emergency services in the area, as we proceed with our investigation into the cause of this fire." |