Man dies in house fire in Wicklow

A man has died in a house fire in Bray, Co Wicklow.

A man has died in a house fire in Bray, Co Wicklow.

Gardai are examining the circumstances surrounding the blaze at Pearse Square, Bray, at about 9.35am this morning

The body of a man believed to be in his mid 40s was discovered by Fire Brigade staff who responded to the initial report of the fire, a Garda statement said.

A post mortem examination is currently being carried out at Loughlinstown Hospital and the scene is being preserved for technical examination.

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