Woman killed in Donegal fire

Gardaí are investigating a fatal house fire in Co Donegal today.

Gardaí are investigating a fatal house fire in Co Donegal today.

The body of a woman in her 50s was discovered at the scene in Carndonagh.

It is believed she was living alone.

Gardaí have cordoned off the scene and are carrying out a technical examination to determine the cause of the blaze.

The State Pathologist is expected in Co Donegal later today to carry out a postmortem examination.

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