Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Ballymacarbery, Co Waterford. Google Streetview

Tragedy

88-year-old man killed in Waterford fire

No one else was in the house at the time and gardaí are not treating the incident as suspicious.

AN 88-YEAR-old man has died in a house fire overnight in Waterford.

The incident took place at a house near Ballymacarbery in Co Waterford at around 10pm.

No one else was in the house at the time of the fire and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The scene has been preserved and is currently being examined by gardaí but they are not treating the fire as suspicious.

Read: Elderly woman dies in Wicklow house fire>

Read: Man dies in fire at pensioners’ complex in Dublin>

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can make sure we can keep reliable, meaningful news open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

Support us Learn More

Author

Michelle Hennessy

Send Tip or Correction View all articles

Your Voice

Readers Comments

Defamation

Damaging the good reputation of someone, slander, or libel.
Racism or Hate speech

An attack on an individual or group based on religion, race, gender, or beliefs.
Trolling or Off-topic

An attempt to derail the discussion.
Inappropriate language

Profanity, obscenity, vulgarity, or slurs.
Spam

Advertising, phishing, scamming, bots, or repetitive posts.
Other