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Families escape 'arsonist attack' Families escape 'arsonist attack'
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Three families had to be evacuated from their homes and a community centre was destroyed after a suspected arson attack in Londonderry.Three families had to be evacuated from their homes and a community centre was destroyed after a suspected arson attack in Londonderry.
The Galliagh Community Development Office at Fergleen Park, Galliagh, was completely gutted during the overnight blaze.The Galliagh Community Development Office at Fergleen Park, Galliagh, was completely gutted during the overnight blaze.
Two homes adjoining were also badly damaged and a third was smoke-damaged.Two homes adjoining were also badly damaged and a third was smoke-damaged.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested and is helping police in the city with their inquiries.
Galliagh community worker Oliver Green said a family living next to the office narrowly escaped tragedy.Galliagh community worker Oliver Green said a family living next to the office narrowly escaped tragedy.
"A young family next door had a very narrow escape," he said."A young family next door had a very narrow escape," he said.
"They managed to get out in time with the help of other neighbours. Their home has been completely gutted.""They managed to get out in time with the help of other neighbours. Their home has been completely gutted."