RIP: Christmas tragedy as two elderly men die following house fire in rural Sligo
Gardai are appealing for witnesses following fatal incident close to Easkey village
Gardai in Sligo have launched an investigation after two men died in a house fire in an isolated and rural part of the county.
Confirming details of the tragedy, they said the alarm was raised at around 11am this Sunday and that emergency services subsequently attended the scene.
It's understood the farmhouse, in which the men were found, is located on a small holding between the seaside villages of Enniscrone and Easkey.
"Gardaí are investigating a fatal house fire that occurred in County Sligo. At approximately 11am on Sunday gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the fire that occurred at a residence near Easkey overnight. Two males, aged in their 80s, were pronounced deceased at the scene. No other injuries were reported," said a spokesperson.
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Gardai say arrangements are being made to carry out post-mortem examinations, the outcome of which will determine the course of the investigation. However, at this stage, it's understood there is nothing to suggest foul play.
“The scene is currently preserved for technical examination,” said the spokesperson who added that investigations are ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to come forward.