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A firefighter has been injured following an explosion at a fire in Newry, County Down.A firefighter has been injured following an explosion at a fire in Newry, County Down.
It happened minutes after crews arrived to tackle a fire at a derelict house in Sinclair Street on Sunday night. The blast blew the fire crew off their feet. It happened minutes after they arrived to tackle a fire at a derelict house in Sinclair Street on Sunday. Seven firefighters were taken to hospital suffering from shock. They have since been discharged.
Seven other firefighters were also taken to hospital suffering from shock. They have since been discharged. The cause of the explosion is not known. Several houses were evacuated as the blaze was brought control.
The cause of the explosion is not known. Houses were evacuated and the surrounding streets were closed as the fire was brought control. Group Commander Alastair Rooney said the man who was injured had suffered suspected concussion. He was treated in hospital but later discharged.
Station Commander Andy Sinclair said every effort had been made to protect residents. Commander Rooney said officers remained open minded about the cause of the fire as the explosion had removed much of the evidence from the scene.