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Teen to face eight arson charges Man remanded over Banbridge fire
(about 15 hours later)
A 19-year-old man has been charged with eight counts of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire in Banbridge in the early hours of Friday. A 19-year-old man has appeared in court charged with eight counts of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire in Banbridge in the early hours of Friday.
Twenty-five people, including children, were moved out of their homes at Mountview Terrace after the fire started at about 0130 BST. Niall Padraig McColgan from Edenderry Park in the County Down town was remanded to appear in court again by video link on 8 July.
The man who has been charged is to appear in court in Newry on Saturday. Twenty-five people, including children, were moved out of their homes at Mountview Terrace during the blaze.
A 22-year-old man also arrested over the incident has been released on police bail. A 22-year-old man was also arrested but later released on police bail.
A 91-year-old man had to be woken up by firefighters attending the scene of the fire. A 91-year-old man had to be woken up by firefighters during the incident.
An oil tank containing about 500 litres of fuel was set alight causing damage to two houses and several flats.An oil tank containing about 500 litres of fuel was set alight causing damage to two houses and several flats.
There were no reports of any injuries.There were no reports of any injuries.
Fire Service group commander Lloyd Crawford, who led the operation, said one of the residents was woken up by the noise of the fire and phoned the emergency services.Fire Service group commander Lloyd Crawford, who led the operation, said one of the residents was woken up by the noise of the fire and phoned the emergency services.
He said two terraced houses were alight when crews arrived, and the fire was spreading to four adjacent flats.He said two terraced houses were alight when crews arrived, and the fire was spreading to four adjacent flats.
The oil tank fire caused severe damage to the initial property.The oil tank fire caused severe damage to the initial property.
Mr Crawford said firefighters had to carry the elderly man to safety as the blaze spread. He added that the "actions of the fire service prevented further injury".Mr Crawford said firefighters had to carry the elderly man to safety as the blaze spread. He added that the "actions of the fire service prevented further injury".
Many other residents were able to get out of their homes themselves.Many other residents were able to get out of their homes themselves.
A local leisure centre was made available for people who were moved out.A local leisure centre was made available for people who were moved out.