Grief turns to anger in fire tragedy

THE fire that killed a family of seven in a quiet cul-de-sac in Omagh, Co Tyrone, began as a tragedy but has brought fresh horrors with it as each day unfolds.

As the bodies of Lorraine McGovern, her five children — aged between a few months and 13 years — and partner Arthur McElhill, were removed from the house, mourners were absorbing the news that the blaze had been started deliberately.

Locals had initially thought it was an accident and told of how they rushed to the house, trying to smash windows in a brave bid to rescue the family.