Man (25) killed in Waterford house fire

A 25-year-old man has died following a house fire in Ballinamult, Co Waterford, in the early hours of the morning.

A 25-year-old man has died following a house fire in Ballinamult, Co Waterford, in the early hours of the morning.

Gardaí in Co Waterford are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fire at a house in Tourneena, Ballinamult, which was discovered at about 4.20am.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene and his body has been taken to Waterford Regional Hospital, where a post mortem will take place later today.

The scene is currently preserved for technical examination.

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