PSNI investigate arson attack in west Belfast
A number of residents from the block of flats in Dunmurry were evacuated.
Police are investigating a report of an arson attack at a flat in the Stewartstown Road area of Dunmurry on Thursday evening.
Officers say emergency services attended the blaze at around 7.30.
A number of residents from the block of flats were evacuated.
Detective Inspector McAnee said: “Shortly before 7:35pm, colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service reported to police that a flat in the area was on fire. Thankfully, no one was inside the property during the incident. A number of other residents from the block of flats were evacuated from the building as the fire was extinguished.
“Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, but at this stage the fire is being treated as deliberate ignition.
“Police continue to remain at the scene and would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to the incident to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 1543 21/08/25. Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”