Suspicious Kirwan unit fire declared crime scene
Police declare crime scene after suspicious unit fire in Kirwan. Emergency services responded to the blaze on Monday evening. Investigation underway.
Police declare crime scene after suspicious unit fire in Kirwan. Emergency services responded to the blaze on Monday evening. Investigation underway.
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