02/09/2019

Elderly Man Killed In Waterford House Fire

An elderly man has died following a house fire in Waterford city.

Emergency services were called to the scene in Balleytruckle Court shortly before 5am on Saturday 31 August.

The blaze was brought under control by fire crews however the man's body was located in the house.

Gardaí say foul play is not currently suspected.



(JG)

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