Horribly sad news.
Dublin Fire Brigade has confirmed that an elderly man was found dead at a location in South Dublin after a fire earlier today (13 November). The man was pronounced dead on-site.
It was further been confirmed that the body of a dog was also discovered at the scene.
Dublin Fire Brigade responded to the fire with several units after the alarm was raised shortly after 3pm.
In a statement posted on their official Twitter page, the fire brigade wrote: “Unfortunately, following the earlier domestic fire on Merrion Road and search of the building, the remains of a male has been found, along with a dog. 3 crews from Donnybrook and HQ fought the fire. The first call was at approximately 3.10pm.”
Unfortunately, following the earlier domestic fire on Merrion Road and search of the building, the remains of a male has been found, along with a dog. 3 crews from Donnybrook and HQ fought the fire. The first call was at approximately 3.10pm. pic.twitter.com/BNiXZTy3W6
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) November 13, 2018
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