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Mayor’s reception held for those involved in fire rescue

Mayor’s reception held for those involved in fire rescue

Thu, January 25, 2018

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has recognised the collective efforts of those who came to the rescue when a major fire broke out at sheltered accommodation in Portstewart.

A civic reception was hosted by Councillor Joan Baird OBE on Wednesday (January 24th).

The blaze happened on December 26th at Agherton Grange in the town. Residents were evacuated as six fire appliances and 32 firefighters dealt with the situation.

Emergency services, along with representatives from Alpha Housing, the Northern Health and Social Care Trust and Burnside Presbyterian Church, attended the reception in the Mayor’s Parlour in Cloonavin.

Speaking afterwards, Councillor Baird OBE, said: “I would like to sincerely thank everyone who plaid a part in the aftermath of this fire. A potential tragedy was averted due to the swift action of those involved. Emergency services and the local community rallied together to ensure residents were brought quickly to safety, and I have no doubt their efforts helped to save lives.”

Patrick McColgan from Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council pictured with representatives from NIFRS and the Mayor, Councillor Joan Baird OBE who hosted a reception in Cloonavin for those involved in the rescue operation at Agherton Grange. Councillor Norman Hillis pictured with Sylvia Leslie, Samuel Leslie, Eric Leslie, Anne Freeman, Reverend Richard Gregg and Eileen Askham. The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Joan Baird OBE, speaking at the reception. Cameron Watt, Chief Executive of Alpha Housing, speaks at the reception. The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Joan Baird OBE, pictured with representatives from the Northern Health and Social Care Trust Catherine McCready, Claire Reid, Robert Brown and Paula Hanna. The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Joan Baird OBE pictured with Cameron Watt, Chief Executive of Alpha Housing and Gillian Diamond and Tracey Barker from Agherton Grange. Patrick McColgan, David Gilmour, Phyllis Fielding, Councillor Mark Fielding and George Robinson MLA. The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Joan Baird OBE pictured with representatives from PSNI at the reception. NIFRS Station Commander Alan Simpson, Reverend Richard Gregg, Burnside Presbyterian Church, Cameron Watt, Alpha Housing and PSNI Sergeant Ricky Burns pictured with the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Joan Baird OBE, at Cloonavin.
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