Breaking: Major fire in Dingli

Update: 1130am.

A house and garage have been destroyed in a large fire in Dingli. An elderly man who lived on the premises was safely evacuated.

Earlier.

Twenty-five firefighters and nine fire appliances have been deployed to tackle a structure fire in Ħad-Dingli, the Civil Protection Department said.

Members of the public have been advised to avoid Triq il-Buskett and follow the instructions of officials at the scene.

A medical team from Mater Dei Hospital’s Emergency Department and officers from the Malta Police Force are also assisting in the operation.

This is a developing story and more updates are expected later.

Gerald Fenech

Sports Editor
Veteran Journalist