LATEST: Pictures reveal devastation of home after woman rushed to hospital after fire - PSNI appeal for anyone with information about blaze to contact them

Police are appealing for information about the incident in Dungannon where a blaze was reported to police shortly after 10.20pm.

Police and emerhency crews were rushed to the scene and a woman was taken to safety.

A PSNI statement said that a woman “who was inside the house was taken to safety outside where an officer assisted with administering first aid”.

“The woman, who was the only person inside the house, was then taken to hospital where she remains this morning.”

Inspector Stickland said: “Firstly, I would like to thank everyone who helped at the scene last night.

“Our enquiries into what occurred continue and anyone with information is asked to call us on 101, and quote reference number 1944 of 19/10/20.”

“A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org”.

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