Ireland

Gardaí keep open mind on cause of fire

A post mortem examination is to be carried out on the body of a person who died in a fire. The Deputy State Pathologist, Dr Marie Cassidy, is to carry out the examination. The fire occurred in a caravan outside Drumshambo in County Leitrim early today. Gardaí say that they will not be able to confirm the gender or identity of the person until that has been completed. They say that they are keeping an open mind on the cause of the fire.

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Drumshambo, Body found in the burnt out caravan
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