Woman (70s) and man (30s) die in Connemara house fire

The alarm was raised after 6:00 am this morning.
Woman (70s) and man (30s) die in Connemara house fire

Two people have died following a house fire in Connemara, Co Galway.

The fire broke out at a property at Gleann Mhic Mhuireann, near Casla, at about 6am on Tuesday.

The blaze was brought under control by fire services. The bodies of a woman (70s) and a man (30s) were recovered from inside the house.

The scene has been preserved for a technical examination.

Both bodies have been transported to the mortuary at University Hospital Galway for postmortems.

Gardaí said the results of the postmortems, along with the findings of the technical examination, will determine the course of their investigation.

Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Clifden Garda Station on 095 22500, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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