Tragic news.
A man has died following a house fire in Waterford early on Saturday morning.
Gardaí in Waterford are investigating the sudden death of a man in his late 70s following the house fire.
Shortly before 5am on Saturday morning, Gardaí attended the scene of a house fire at Ballytruckle Court in Waterford City.
The body of a man in his late 70s was removed from the house and taken to University Hospital where a post-mortem examination will be carried out.
The fire was brought under control by local Fire Services.
Gardaí have said that foul play is not suspected at this time.
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