Police officers hailed after rescuing adults and children from burning house in Co Tyrone

The scene in the Cunninghams Lane area of Dungannon after four people have been “led to safety” by police officers from a house fire in Co Tyrone. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said several police officers were treated for smoke inhalation following the incident. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

The bravery of a group of police officers in Co Tyrone who rescued two adults and two children from a burning house has been hailed by the region’s deputy chief constable.

A 70-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man are critically ill in hospital following the blaze at the property in Dungannon on Monday night.