Gardaí investigating after two people die in Cork house fire

A witness appeal has been launched by Gardaí.

At around 11.15pm, Gardaí and fire services were alerted to the house fire on Lower Glanmire Road in Mayfield.

The blaze was brought under control by fire services and the bodies of a man in his 80s and a woman in her 70s were recovered from inside the home.

Investigating Gardaí have cordoned off the scene as they work to determine the cause of the fire.

We currently have units dealing with a fire on Lower Glanmire Road.

The road is currently closed, please avoid the area ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/KSbUtlcJ7C

— Cork City Fire Brigade (@CorkCityFire) April 4, 2024

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.

Gardaí are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Mayfield Garda Station on 0214558510, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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