Police in Fermanagh are currently surveying a residential property in the Cavanaleck area of Enniskillen where earlier this week, on the morning of Tuesday, March 14, firefighters were called out twice to tackle fires.
Following a call at 1.12am on Tuesday morning, three Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) appliances – two from Enniskillen Fire Station, and one from Irvinestown Fire Station – attended the incident at Willowvale.
Speaking later on Tuesday, a NIFRS spokesperson said: “Firefighters were called to a fire at a residential property early this morning.
“Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used two hose reels to extinguish the fire.
“The incident was dealt with by 3.08am and the cause of the fire is believed to be accidental ignition.”
However, at 5.48am that same morning, the NIFRS were called to attend a second fire at the property.
Speaking to The Impartial Reporter today (Thursday, March 16) a NIFRS spokesperson said: "One fire appliance from Enniskillen Fire Station and one fire appliance from Irvinestown Fire Station attended the incident.
"Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used one hose reel to extinguish the fire.
"The incident was dealt with by 7.31am and the cause of the fire is believed to be accidental ignition."
Fire damage at a residential property at Willowvale, Cavanaleck in Enniskillen. Photo: John McVitty.
As a result of the fire, the residential property - a bungalow - is understood to have been severely damaged.
Police officers are currently at the scene of the incident. This newspaper has contacted the PSNI regarding their presence at the scene.
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