Woman dies in Wicklow fire

A woman died in a fire in Wicklow on Thursday evening

A woman died in a fire in Wicklow on Thursday evening. Ms Christina Coffey (63), was alone in her home at Strand Street when the fire was noticed by a neighbour just after 5 p.m.

Gardai said the blaze appeared to have spread from a coal fire in the sitting-room and the victim was overcome while trying to escape.

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