Tragedy strikes as two people die in Friday house fires

Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service shares vital checks you should take today after two people lose their lives in separate house fires within hours

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging everyone to prioritise home fire safety following two fatal house fire incidents within a matter of hours.

Tragedy strikes as two people die in Friday house fires

PSNI announced that two people died in separate incidents earlier today

NIFRS issues safety plea following two house fire fatalities in one day

The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has issued an urgent appeal for households to prioritise fire safety following two fatal house fires attended within a matter of hours. Firefighters were called to two separate incidents on Friday, 12 December 2025, both of which resulted in the tragic loss of life. The incidents, which occurred in Belfast and Bangor, are currently under investigation. The first incident was reported at 10.55am,…

NIFRS Issues Safety Plea Following Two House Fire Fatalities in One Day

Friday 12 December 2025 Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging everyone to prioritise home fire safety in the wake of attending 2 fatal house fire incidents within a matter of hours. Firefighters responded to 2 separate incidents on Friday 12 December 2025. At 10.55am, Firefighters from Westland, Whitla and Springfield Fire Stations responded to reports of a flat fire at Queen Victoria Gardens, Fortwilliam, Belfast. Firefighter…