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06 Sept 2025

Human remains discovered in Glenties fire

Gardaí treating the incident as a "tragic accident"

Tragedy in the Midlands as pensioner dies in house fire

Fire services called to house fire in Glenties

Gardai are investigating the cause of a house fire in Glenties in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

"Fire services extinguished the fire and suspected human remains were located inside the property.

"At this time, gardaí are treating the incident as a tragic accident," said a spokesman.

The scene remains preserved and the Coroner has been notified.

A file will be prepared for the Coroner’s Court.

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