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Armagh: Two taken to hospital following fire at pub

Armagh: Two taken to hospital following fire at pub

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Two people have taken to hospital following a fire at a bar in County Armagh, the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) has said.The ambulance service attended the scene on Irish Street following a 999 call on Monday evening. Two people were taken to Craigavon Area Hospital following initial treatment. Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, commended the emergency services for their response in what was a "frightening experience" for those in the area.
"Police will remain in the area over the coming hours as their investigation continues," he said. "My thoughts are with anyone who may have been injured or impacted by this incident."
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