Police probe fire which could have resulted in tragedy

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Monday, 12 June 2017 08:42

by Gillian McDade

Police are continuing to investigate a fire at Monkey Lane in Cookstown which could have resulted in tragedy.

The fire broke out in the alleyway off James Street on Saturday, May 27th – police have just released details.

It was safely extinguished at around 3am.

No-one was injured in the blaze.

However, some damage was caused to the wall of a shop.

Police say this incident could have been far more serious, if it wasn’t for the swift actions of the Fire and Rescue Service.

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