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File image of Ballina, Co Mayo, where the fire happened this morning. Alamy Stock Photo
Ballina
Man dies following house fire in Co Mayo this morning
A second male was taken to University Hospital Mayo for treatment of his injuries.
A MAN HAS died following a fire at a residence in Ballina, in Co Mayo.
Gardaí received reports of the fire at around 8.15am this morning.
Fire services extinguished the fire and made the area safe but a man was located deceased in the property.
His body remains at the scene.
A second male was taken to University Hospital Mayo for treatment of his injuries.
It’s understood that he is being treated for smoke inhalation.
The scene is currently preserved for a technical examination and a garda spokesperson said enquiries are ongoing.
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