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Couple say house fire was arson House fire not suspicious: police
(about 4 hours later)
An Armagh couple whose home was destroyed in a fire believe they were targeted because they had refused to leave the area. A fire which destroyed a couple's house in Armagh is no longer being treated as suspicious, police have said.
Keith and Linda McIlveen returned to their property in the predominantly loyalist Gough Avenue at about 1700 GMT on Thursday to find it alight. Earlier, the householders said they believed they were targeted by arsonists because they had refused to leave the area.
Keith and Linda McIlveen returned to their property in Gough Avenue at about 1700 GMT on Thursday to find it alight.
The couple, whose dog died in the fire, said they were threatened because they were involved in cross-community work.The couple, whose dog died in the fire, said they were threatened because they were involved in cross-community work.
"My wife opened the living room door and flames shot out," Mr McIlveen said."My wife opened the living room door and flames shot out," Mr McIlveen said.
"The thing that has annoyed us is that we have got a wee dog which was in the living room and it's dead now.""The thing that has annoyed us is that we have got a wee dog which was in the living room and it's dead now."
Police have said they are investigating the cause of the blaze.
Reward
Meanwhile, the USPCA is offering a reward of £500 for information that leads to the conviction of those responsible.
"The loss of their companion will cause Keith and Linda heartache and, when the time is right for them, we would be delighted to help find a pet to share their evident affection for animals," said a spokesman.