News Fire destroys Blighty house By Garry Baker Jan 28, 2025 A house in Blighty has destroyed by a fire. Photo by Nico_Campo A house has been destroyed in a fire at Blighty. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content Police reported the fire occurred about 4.30am on Saturday. They said emergency services responded to a house fire at a residential premises on Lakers Road, Blighty. The occupants of the house escaped the fire without injuries, however the house was destroyed. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined and no other details were available when the Pastoral Times went to press yesterday.
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