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Family is left homeless by arson Family is left homeless by arson
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A family in Antrim has been left homeless after an arson attack on a neighbouring derelict house. A young couple with a baby have been left homeless after an arson attack on a neighbouring vacant house in Antrim.
A garden shed was set alight at the back of the house at Rathkyle in the Stiles estate at about 2300 GMT. A garden shed was set alight at the back of the property at Rathkyle in the Stiles estate at about 2300 GMT.
It spread to an oil tank, causing extensive damage to the vacant property and two adjacent houses. The fire spread to two oil tanks which exploded, causing extensive damage to the vacant property and three houses.
The couple's house was destroyed. They only moved in five weeks ago. A family of four also had to flee their house as the fire spread.
Antrim Mayor Adrian Watson said: "After watching the images in Omagh, it's hard to think why anyone would attack a house like this."Antrim Mayor Adrian Watson said: "After watching the images in Omagh, it's hard to think why anyone would attack a house like this."
The family had to leave their home after burning oil melted the PVC windows.
Police and the Fire Service have begun an investigation into the cause of the blaze, which detectives say is being treated as arson.Police and the Fire Service have begun an investigation into the cause of the blaze, which detectives say is being treated as arson.