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BreakingNews.ie
2 hours ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Man found dead following house fire in Co Roscommon
A man has been found dead following an extensive house fire in Co Roscommon. Emergency services were called to the scene in the Oaks housing estate in Frenchpark at about 7:15pm on Wednesday evening, and the blaze was brought under control. Advertisement The body of the man has been removed from the house, and taken to University Hospital Galway for post-mortem exam. The scene remains sealed off on Thursday morning for a technical examination, and gardaí say enquiries are ongoing.
Irish Times
3 hours ago
- Irish Times
Man dies following fire at house in Co Roscommon
A man has died following a house fire in Co Roscommon. Gardaí said the fire broke out in the house at The Oaks estate in Frenchpark at about 7.15pm on Wednesday. The body of the man has been removed from the house to University Hospital Galway for a postmortem examination. Residents in The Oaks estate are said to have heard a loud bang at about 7.10pm. READ MORE Footage on social media appears to show the house almost completely destroyed by fire, with its roof caved in. The scene remains held for technical examination and investigations are ongoing. The fire has been extinguished by fire services. The estate was build in 2004 and consists of approximately 50 houses and a number of apartments.
Irish Times
12 hours ago
- Irish Times
House destroyed by fire following explosion in Roscommon
Emergency services are at the scene of a house fire in Co Roscommon caused by a large explosion. Residents in The Oaks estate in Frenchpark are said to have heard a loud bang at about 7.10pm. Footage on social media appears to show the house almost completely destroyed by fire, with its roof caved in. It is unclear whether anybody was in the house at the time of the fire. READ MORE Gardaí said they were made aware of the incident at 7.15pm and remain on site. Investigations are ongoing. The estate was build in 2004 and consists of approximately 50 houses and a number of apartments.
