11/12/2012

Man Dies In House Fire In Waterford

A man has died in a house fire at Roanmore Park In Waterford city yesterday.

Emergency services were called to the property at around 5am where the man, 51, was discovered lying on the floor in a front room.

A post mortem examination is to be carried out this morning.

(CD/GK)

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