26/09/2007

Man Dies In Kilkenny House Fire

An elderly man has died in a fire at a house in Kilkenny city, early this on Wednesday morning.

The fire broke out at around 4.20am.

Four other people were in the house also, but it is understood that they escaped injury.

Gardaí are investigating the incident and have preserved the scene for examination.

(LC/KMcA)




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