Three of those killed were members of the Irish Republican Army (IRA). It is believed that they were preparing incendiary devices (probably petrol bombs), in the house of one of the IRA members, when a premature explosion in the kitchen caused an intense fire.
Three individuals who perished were members of the Irish Republican Army (IRA). They were thought to be constructing incendiary items (probably petrol bombs) at the residence of one IRA member when an unexpected explosion in the kitchen resulted in a severe blaze.