Alec and Ann Easton, both 81 died in the tragedy on Monday
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has offered its condolences to the Easton Family following a tragic house fire in Bangor which killed an elderly couple.The fire was reported on Monday at around 8.44am at their house on Dellmount Park.It is believed care nurses, who would have visited the household to care for the elderly couple, raised the alarm on Monday morning.
Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, including firefighters and ambulance crews, the much-loved couple tragically died at the scene following treatment efforts. Aidan Jennings, Assistant Chief Fire & Rescue Officer, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service said: "On behalf of Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service I would like to extend my sincere condolences and sympathies to Alex Easton MLA and the wider family circle on the tragic death of his parents Alexander and Ann."I would like to acknowledge and pay tribute to our Firefighters and emergency service colleagues who attended this tragic incident.
In a statement on Monday, Mr Easton thanked those who had offered their support and said it had been a terrible shock for the family.“The family deeply appreciate the work of the Police Service, Fire Service, Ambulance Service, Air Ambulance Service and all Emergency Responders – we pay tribute to their professionalism and care.
“At this time of family bereavement and grief we request the family’s privacy is respected to allow us time and space as we deal with our loss.“Further details of funeral arrangements to follow.”For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here. To sign up to our FREE newsletters, see here.
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