Elderly Man Loses Home and Possessions in County Antrim Fire

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A fire, likely caused by bonfire embers, destroyed two homes in County Antrim, leaving an elderly man with nothing.
Davy Haighton, who lived in his home for 56 years, lost all possessions and memories.
Firefighters tackled the blaze, which also damaged two other properties.

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A fire, likely caused by bonfire embers, destroyed two homes in County Antrim, leaving an elderly man with nothing. Davy Haighton, who lived in his home for 56 years, lost all possessions and memories. Firefighters tackled the blaze, which also damaged two other properties.

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