A blaze that destroyed five homes in Ballyduff near Carnmoney may’ve been started deliberately.
The fire broke out at Ballyduff Gardens just before 6pm on Saturday.
One man was treated at the scene for the effects of smoke inhalation.
The Fire and Rescue Service says seven appliances and around fifty firefighters dealt with the fire.
The blaze began after an oil tank caught fire.
The Valley Leisure Centre was opened last night for people affected by the fire.
NIFRS are at present dealing with a complex incident in Ballyduff Gardens, Glengormely. Seven pumps, one aerial, one command unit, one welfare vehicle and 50 personnel in attendance.
— NIFRS (@NIFRSOFFICIAL) May 19, 2018
Serious #fire in Ballyduff with a number of properties destroyed. Thankfully no one hurt. Huge appreciation and thanks to all the Emergency services and especially the Fire Service for their courage and bravery to bring it under control. @NIFRSOFFICIAL @PoliceServiceNI @NIAS999 pic.twitter.com/fmXWBHk5kP
— Paul Hamill (@Pacman4370) May 19, 2018
My thoughts are with the families of the houses damaged by an awful fire in Ballyduff this evening. @ANBorough @uuponline pic.twitter.com/G2xmrO2E2v
— Cllr David Arthurs (@cllr_arthurs) May 19, 2018
