Fatal fire in Cork city

Gardaí have this morning said they are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of two individuals following a fatal house fire in Cork last night, 4 April.

At approximately 11.15pm gardaí and fire services were alerted to a house fire on Lower Glanmire Road. The fire was brought under control by fire services and the bodies of a man in his 80s and female in her 70s were recovered from inside the house.

A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: “Investigating gardaí have cordoned off the scene as they work to determine the cause of the fire. Both bodies have been transported to the mortuary at Cork University Hospital for post-mortem examinations.

“The Cork City Coroner has been informed, and the results of the post-mortems, along with a technical examination of the scene, will guide the ongoing garda investigation.”

Traffic restrictions are currently in effect at the scene on Lower Glanmire Road, with traffic reduced to one lane. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.

“Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact Mayfield Garda Station on 021-4558510, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666111 or any garda station,” added the spokesperson.