Donegal pensioner dies in fire

CO DONEGAL pensioner died after a fire broke out in her home at Drumcroil, Ballintra, early yesterday morning.

CO DONEGAL pensioner died after a fire broke out in her home at Drumcroil, Ballintra, early yesterday morning.

Ms Cathleen Crawford (74), who lived alone, died in the fire which started at about 8.30 a.m. yesterday.

Gardai and fire crews at the scene yesterday evening were investigating the cause of the fire.

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