Twelve people were taken to hospital following a serious house fire in Dungannon last night.
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said it received a 999 call shortly after 8:30pm on Monday and a number of emergency crews were dispatched to the scene, as well as rapid response paramedics.
A spokesperson said: “Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, 12 patients were taken by ambulance to Craigavon Area Hospital.”
Several police officers were also treated for smoke inhalation.
The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
Fire at the house in Dungannon.
Last night the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to reports of a house fire in the Cunningham Lane area of the town.
On arrival crews discovered that four people had been led to safety from the property by PSNI officers.
Crews wearing breathing apparatus and using firefighting jets extinguished the fire and rendered first aid.
Last night it was confirmed that four people had been left in the care of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS).
Distressing footage from the scene last night showed a child screaming at an upstairs window for help as the exit is engulfed in flames.
One man was also seen being taken away in handcuffs.
Police were seen escorting a man away from the scene.
In a statement last night a PSNI spokesperson said: “Police, alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, remain at the scene of a fire in the Cunninghams Lane area of Dungannon on Monday 3rd February. Several officers have been treated for smoke inhalation. The road was closed but has now reopened.”
UUP MLA Diana Armstrong said: “Concerning news out of Dungannon this evening.
“I’m aware of a serious incident ongoing on Cunninghams Lane with PSNI and NI Fire Service on site. I’m liaising with PSNI to ascertain the current situation.”
While SDLP Councillor Malachy Quinn added: “Concerning news and images coming from Dungannon. Police are at the scene along with the Fire Service, people should avoid the area if they can.”
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