by Gráinne Connolly
Staff and residents were evacuated from a hotel in Strabane last night following a fire.
It broke out in the Fir Trees Hotel on the Dublin Road, close to the Melmount Road at around midnight.
According to the NIFRS, the blaze was located in the first floor and roof space of the building.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, however emergency services say it appears to be accidental.
Fire crews remain at the scene this morning, after the blaze reignited.
Fire Service remain at the scene this morning following an overnight fire at the Fir Trees Hotel, Strabane. All staff and public were evacuated safely. pic.twitter.com/kg5anQiL8A
— Ciara Maguire (@Ciaramagz) October 22, 2018
Local MLA, Michaela Boyle says thankfully everyone was evacuated from the building safely and that her thoughts are with the Kelly family, the owners of the hotel:
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