WATCH - Derry city centre fire

A fire took place at a house in Derry city centre on Friday afternoon.

At least two Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (N.I.F.R.S.) fire appliances attended the scene.

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Fire-fighters arrive at the scene of a house fire in Derry city centre.

The ‘Journal’ understands the house was successfully evacuated.

One eye witness described what they saw.

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Fire-fighters arrive at the scene of a house fire in Derry city centre.

“I heard a loud bang and then I saw flames and smoke,” said the woman.

“One minute it was quiet and then the next all I could see was flames and smoke.

“As the fire continued to burn I could still hear loud bangs - I am not too sure what they were.”

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