An investigation is under way after two people died following a fire at a house in Cork last night.
Emergency services were called to the scene on the Lower Glanmire Road at around 11.15pm.
The bodies of a man in his 80s and a woman in her 70s were found after the fire was brought under control.
Their bodies have been removed to Cork University Hospital, where post-mortem examinations are due to be carried out.
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
There are traffic restrictions in the Lower Glanmire Road area as a technical examination of the scene is under way.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Mayfield Garda Station on 021- 4558510, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any garda station.
