11/12/2015

Man Dies In House Fire In Donegal

A man has died following a house fire in Dungloe, Donegal.

The fire was reported at around 2.30am on Friday, 11 December.

The victim, who was in his 80s, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was the only occupant of the house.

The scene is currently being preserved for a technical examination, but his death is not being treated as suspicious.

(JP/LM)

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