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A baby girl has died following a fire at a house in County Fermanagh. Two adults and another child managed to escape. | |
The baby, who was eight months old, died in the blaze at a house in Drumbawn, Enniskillen, which began at about 1000 BST on Saturday. | |
A neighbour raised the alarm. Firefighters found the dead baby in an upstairs bedroom. | |
Fergal Leonard, Fire and Rescue Service, said it was "harrowing". | |
"The call to the Northern Ireland Fire and Rsecue Service was made by a neighbour in a house opposite. | |
"Whenever the firefighters found the little girl, unfortunately she had tragically lost her life. We also worked with members of the ambulance service and this was confirmed." | |
The baby's mother is said to be extremely distressed. | |
Police in Enniskillen are investigating the cause of the fire. | |
The Fire and Rescue Service has urged householders to ensure they have a working smoke alarm and fire escape plan. |