Twelve injured in farmyard fire

Ten firemen, a man and a woman have been hurt in a farmyard fire in Co Tyrone.

Ten firemen, a man and a woman have been hurt in a farmyard fire in Co Tyrone.

It is believed the fire near Ardboe was triggered when a gas cylinder in a garage ignited and exploded close to an oil tank. The fire then spread to a number of adjoining sheds.

The firemen were taken to the Mid Ulster Hospital in Magherafelt suffering from fume inhalation. It is believed at least one sustained burns.

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