A woman has died in a housefire in Co Donegal.
The woman, who was in her 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene of the fire at Carrick.
A Garda spokesperson confirmed: “Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal house fire at a residence in the Carrick area of Co Donegal at approximately 5am today, Monday, 24th of July 2023.
“One woman aged in her 70s was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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“The scene is currently preserved for a technical examination.”
While Gardai have confirmed investigations are ongoing, it is not understood that foul play is suspected.
Nobody else was injured in the blaze.