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Homes evacuated in gas blast fear Homes evacuated in gas blast fear
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A number of homes in Maghera have been evacuated after a van containing an acetylene cylinder caught fire.A number of homes in Maghera have been evacuated after a van containing an acetylene cylinder caught fire.
A 200-metre exclusion zone has been set up after the blaze erupted in the County Londonderry town in the early hours of the morning.A 200-metre exclusion zone has been set up after the blaze erupted in the County Londonderry town in the early hours of the morning.
The Lisnamuck Road and the Drumconready Road have been closed. The Lisnamuck Road and the Drumconready Road have now re-opened after being closed for a time.
Maurice Rafferty from the Fire and Rescue Service said their main priority was to ensure the safety of residents.Maurice Rafferty from the Fire and Rescue Service said their main priority was to ensure the safety of residents.