'Controlled burning' of house causes public alarm

Alarm was raised in the Maghera area last night after a house was spotted on fire.
Burning house in Swatragh.Burning house in Swatragh.
Burning house in Swatragh.

Members of the public reported the blaze at the building at Swatragh.

But, according to police in a social media post, it was a "controlled burning" as part of a demolition.

"We’ve been out and checked it and Fire Service are also aware," read the post. "Thanks to those who were alert to it and called us."

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