Four ‘led to safety’ by police from house fire in Co Tyrone

By Rebecca Black, PA

Four people have been “led to safety” by police officers from a house fire in Co Tyrone.

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said several police officers were treated for smoke inhalation following the incident in the Cunninghams Lane area of Dungannon.

A spokesperson said the cause of the fire is still being investigated.

NIFRS attended a house fire in Cunninghams Lane Dungannon.
4 persons had been led to safety by PSNI.
Crews using breathing apparatus and jets extinguished the fire and gave first aid.
Several police officers were also treated for smoke inhalation.
The cause is being investigated. pic.twitter.com/1kKv2HxxzL

— Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (@NIFRSOFFICIAL) February 3, 2025

They said fire crews arrived at the property to find that four people had been led to safety from the property by police officers.

“Crews wearing breathing apparatus and using firefighting jets, extinguished a fire at the property and rendered first aid,” they said.

“The four persons were left in the care of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.

“Several police officers were also treated for smoke inhalation.”