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Northern Ireland MLA Seeks Answers on Social Housing Fires

Published 6 days, 3 hours ago
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Northern Ireland MLA Mark H Durkan seeks clarity on electrical faults causing house fires in social housing, with fourteen fires in six years. Communities minister Gordon Lyons shared data, revealing four hundred thirty-one total fires since April 2020. Durkan questions if faults stem from maintenance issues or appliance use, linking some rise to energy cost-related heater usage. Fire and rescue officials emphasize preventable measures, while the Housing Executive highlights ongoing inspections and testing. Home safety habits are crucial, as these cases illustrate.

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