A man in his 60s has died in a house fire in Dublin.
Emergency services were called to the fire in the Belgrove Road area of Clontarf just after half-12 today.
Dublin Fire Brigade says a number of fire appliances, a senior officer and an ambulance attended the scene of what's described as a well-developed fire.
A man in his 60s was pronounced dead at the scene, and his body has since been removed to the morgue, where a post mortem exam will be carried out.
A person has died following a house fire in Clontarf earlier today.
Our thoughts are with person’s family, friends and neighbours at this difficult time.
Take the opportunity this weekend to check smoke alarms and make a home evacuation plan.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. pic.twitter.com/4wEN2aYiU0— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) November 19, 2021
A firefighter was injured during the incident but is expected to make a full recovery.
The scene has been preserved for technical examination, and investigations are ongoing.
