A HOUSE fire in Enniskillen last night (Thursday) has been extingushed by the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). 

A spokesperson for the NIFRS said: "The house fire took place in Lackaboy View in a semi-detached house. The ground floor was alight and the house was unoccupied at the time of the fire, the alarm was raised by neighbours. Two appliances attended the scene along with 13 personnel. This was a significant house fire and is now extinguished. The cause was accidental."

The spokesperson wished to remind the public that there is a greater risk of accidental fires in the home at this time of year.