26/10/2016

Man Dies In House Fire In Co Wexford

A man in his 70's has died in a house fire in Clonroche, Co Wexford.

Emergency services received reports about the blaze at around 9am on Wednesday, 26 October.

The man, who was alone in the house at the time, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Garda are carrying out a technical investigation.

(BL)

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