Hillis praises Executive Staff and Firefighters after Coleraine Explosion
UUP East Londonderry Assembly candidates Norman Hillis has praised the Housing Executive and the fire and rescue service for their prompt response to a blaze when gas cylinders went on fire in Coleraine.
Mr. Hillis said: “The incident forced two dozen families out of their homes and the Executive deserve credit for the effective manner in which they dealt with the emergency.
“It was a trying and testing time for many residents in the Ballygallin Park area and the Executive staff worked hard to provide alternative accommodation as quickly as possible.”
Mr. Hillis also praised the role of the fire service: “Once again the expertise of local firefighters ensured that damage was kept to a minimum and thankfully there were no serious injuries in this frightening episode.”