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Man dies following apartment fire in Co Down

Police said the fire occurred at Scrabo Fold in Newtownards yesterday (file photo)
Police said the fire occurred at Scrabo Fold in Newtownards yesterday (file photo)

A man has died following a fire at an apartment in Co Down.

Police said the blaze occurred at Scrabo Fold in Newtownards yesterday evening.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police received a report of a fire at a flat in the fold shortly after 6.15pm on Tuesday evening.

"Emergency Services attended but unfortunately the man was found deceased at the scene.

"Two other residents were treated for smoke inhalation but there were no further reports of any serious injuries."

An investigation into the cause of the fire has now commenced, the PSNI said.