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| Two people in critical condition after 'traumatic' house fire | |
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| Police officers rescued a man and a women, along with two children from the house | |
| Two people are in a critical condition following a fire at a house in Dungannon. | |
| Police officers rescued a man aged 37 and 70-year-old woman 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 discharged. | |
| 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" | 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. | 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. | "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." | "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. | 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. | 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. | "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." | "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." |
| 'Cold light of day' | 'Cold light of day' |
| At the scene: Niall McCracken, Mid-Ulster reporter | At the scene: Niall McCracken, Mid-Ulster reporter |
| There is still the smell of smoke in the air on Tuesday morning in the Cunninghams Lane area of Dungannon. | There is still the smell of smoke in the air on Tuesday morning in the Cunninghams Lane area of Dungannon. |
| In the cold light of day, the full extent of the damage caused by the house fire can now be seen. | In the cold light of day, the full extent of the damage caused by the house fire can now be seen. |
| Black scorch marks are etched on to the exterior walls and there is a broken upstairs window, with a ladder still perched on it. It was used to rescue those inside. | Black scorch marks are etched on to the exterior walls and there is a broken upstairs window, with a ladder still perched on it. It was used to rescue those inside. |
| A police car and police cordon remain at the scene. | A police car and police cordon remain at the scene. |
| The local primary school is just around the corner. Dozens of school children have been walking past the cordon starting at the aftermath of the fire. | The local primary school is just around the corner. Dozens of school children have been walking past the cordon starting at the aftermath of the fire. |
| David Thompson, the principal of Dungannon Primary School, said the school would support all those involved | David Thompson, the principal of Dungannon Primary School, said the school would support all those involved |
| David Thompson, principal of Dungannon Primary School, told BBC News NI that the two children attended his school. | |
| "We just think of the trauma that those children have gone through," he said. | "We just think of the trauma that those children have gone through," he said. |
| "As a school community we want to get the message out there that we will be with those families to help and support them." | "As a school community we want to get the message out there that we will be with those families to help and support them." |
| Councillor Clement Cuthbertson praised the bravery of the police officers | Councillor Clement Cuthbertson praised the bravery of the police officers |
| Democratic Unionist Party councillor Clement Cuthbertson said: "There were a number of videos of the fire on social media, and to be honest they were horrific. | Democratic Unionist Party councillor Clement Cuthbertson said: "There were a number of videos of the fire on social media, and to be honest they were horrific. |
| He praised the brave actions of the police officers who managed to get the people out of the house before the fire brigade arrived. | He praised the brave actions of the police officers who managed to get the people out of the house before the fire brigade arrived. |
| The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said it despatched six emergency crews, one hazardous response team, two paramedics and an ambulance officer. | The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said it despatched six emergency crews, one hazardous response team, two paramedics and an ambulance officer. |
| Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, 12 patients were taken, by ambulance, to Craigavon Area Hospital. | Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, 12 patients were taken, by ambulance, to Craigavon Area Hospital. |