Limavady: Man arrested after shed fire spreads to houses

Image source, Desmond Loughery

Image caption, The fire spread from one shed to another and then to two houses

A man has been arrested after a shed fire spread to two houses in Limavady, County Londonderry.

The blaze in Rathbeg Crescent was reported to police at about 08:25 GMT on Sunday.

Police said it started in one shed, spread to an adjoining shed and caused damage to the houses..

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said a gas cylinder was involved in the blaze, which was put out at about midday.

No one was injured.

The electricity supply was also damaged before firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control.

Repairs have now been completed, NIE Networks said.

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A police spokesperson said: "Had the fire spread further, this incident could have resulted in serious consequences".

A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of arson endangering life with intent.