05/01/2017

Man Killed In Cork City House Fire

An investigation has been launched into the death of an elderly man in a house fire in Cork City.

Emergency services were called to reports of a fire at the Old Friary Place on Shandon Street at about 11:30am.

The man, aged in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Gardaí are investigating the death but do not believe the fire to be suspicious.

(MH)

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