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05/11/2015
Investigation Launches Following Fatal House Fire
Gardai have launched an investigation into a fatal house fire in Co Galway.
The fire broke out at a house on Camp Street, Oughterard on Wednesday, 04 November.
Emergency services were called after 12:30pm due to reports of a blaze at the property.
The body of a woman in her early 70's was removed from the house.
There were no other people inside the property, Gardai said.
It is believed the fire was not started deliberately.
Enquires are continuing.
(LM/CD)
The fire broke out at a house on Camp Street, Oughterard on Wednesday, 04 November.
Emergency services were called after 12:30pm due to reports of a blaze at the property.
The body of a woman in her early 70's was removed from the house.
There were no other people inside the property, Gardai said.
It is believed the fire was not started deliberately.
Enquires are continuing.
(LM/CD)
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