Man dies after house fire in Co Antrim

Last night, May 12, at 7.58pm, firefighters were called to reports of a house fire on Mount Stafford Road, Portglenone, Kilrea. Two appliances from Ballymena Fire Station and one appliance from Kilrea Fire Station attended the incident.

In a statement, a NIFRS spokesperson said one male occupant, aged in his 70s, was rescued prior to the arrival of firefighters but tragically the man passed away at the scene.They added: "The thoughts and sympathies of Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service are with the loved ones of a man who died following a house fire on Mount Stafford Road, Portglenone, Kilrea.

"Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the property to extinguish the fire. One male occupant, aged in his 70s, was rescued prior to the arrival of firefighters but tragically the man passed away at the scene. Another person was transferred to the care of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.Join our Belfast Live breaking news service on WhatsApp Click this link or scan the QR code to receive breaking news and top stories from Belfast Live.

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