Post-mortem due after fatal Bishopstown fire
The alarm was raised shortly after 6 o'clock yesterday evening by neighbours who saw smoke coming from the house in Curraheen Drive.
Gardaí have launched an investigation after a woman in her 60s died in a house fire in Bishopstown last evening.
A technical examination of the scene, along with a post-mortem are due to be carried out on her body today.
The fire service confirmed to RedFM News that the alarm was raised shortly after 6 o'clock yesterday evening by neighbours who saw smoke coming from the house in Curraheen.
Emergency services including three units of the fire brigade and gardaí rushed to scene and removed the woman from the house however she was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
It's understood the woman and her dog were the only occupants of the house at the time.
Gardaí say the course of their investigation will be determined by the results of a technical and forensic examination which is due to be carried out once the house has been deemed safe.
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries