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Man, 70s, dies in house fire in Co Tipperary

The fire occurred at a house in Carrigeen in Clonmel
The fire occurred at a house in Carrigeen in Clonmel

A man in his 70s has died following a house fire in Co Tipperary yesterday evening.

Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of a fire at a house in Carrigeen in Clonmel at around 6pm.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was removed to University Hospital Waterford where a post-mortem examination will take place.

No other injuries were reported.

The scene is currently preserved for technical examination, gardaí said.

Investigations are ongoing.