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Two men tied up in Newry bar arson attack Two men tied up in Newry bar arson attack
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Two men have been tied up at the back of a County Down bar before the premises was set alight.Two men have been tied up at the back of a County Down bar before the premises was set alight.
The arson attack happened at McCoy's Bar at Kilmorey Street in Newry at about 00:35 BST on Monday.The arson attack happened at McCoy's Bar at Kilmorey Street in Newry at about 00:35 BST on Monday.
It is believed four men burst into the bar, tied up two members of staff in the back yard, and set fire to the premises.It is believed four men burst into the bar, tied up two members of staff in the back yard, and set fire to the premises.
The two men who were trapped were rescued by firefighters and treated in hospital.The two men who were trapped were rescued by firefighters and treated in hospital.
There are local reports that the staff members were also badly beaten. There are local reports that the staff members were also badly beaten. One of them is believed to be the owner of the bar.
At the height of the blaze, 60 fire officers and 12 appliances were involved. The fire has since been extinguished.At the height of the blaze, 60 fire officers and 12 appliances were involved. The fire has since been extinguished.
It is believed a number of people were put out of the bar a short time before the incident.
Fire and Rescue Service Group Commander for the area Randy McComb said it was one of the largest fires he had attended in a long time.Fire and Rescue Service Group Commander for the area Randy McComb said it was one of the largest fires he had attended in a long time.
"When the first crews arrived on the scene they attempted to gain access to the front of the building. Then they heard shouts coming from the rear of the premises," he said."When the first crews arrived on the scene they attempted to gain access to the front of the building. Then they heard shouts coming from the rear of the premises," he said.
"A crew went round the back and using a short extension ladder they rescued two casualties from the rear of the premises which was heavily smoke-logged.""A crew went round the back and using a short extension ladder they rescued two casualties from the rear of the premises which was heavily smoke-logged."
The pair were treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.The pair were treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.
Mr McComb said the fire was now out, but it had been a complex operation.Mr McComb said the fire was now out, but it had been a complex operation.
"The crews worked valiantly throughout the night," he said."The crews worked valiantly throughout the night," he said.
"Their main objective was to prevent it spreading to adjoining premises. Unfortunately... the fire was so intense, and spread so rapidly, that it was difficult to save the building.""Their main objective was to prevent it spreading to adjoining premises. Unfortunately... the fire was so intense, and spread so rapidly, that it was difficult to save the building."
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service and PSNI officers remain at the scene.The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service and PSNI officers remain at the scene.
Kilmorey Street has now opened.Kilmorey Street has now opened.
Drivers of HGVs and those travelling to Warrenpoint harbour are advised to avoid the area and take an alternative route via Mayobridge, Hilltown or Rostrevor.Drivers of HGVs and those travelling to Warrenpoint harbour are advised to avoid the area and take an alternative route via Mayobridge, Hilltown or Rostrevor.