Woman (34) dies in Sligo house fire

Gardaí in Co Sligo are investigating a house fire in which a woman died last night.

The incident occurred at White Strand View, Aylesbury Park in Sligo town.

The emergency services were called to the house at about 9.20pm. Gardaí believe that the blaze broke out in the upstairs of the property.

A woman (34) was pronounced dead at the scene. Her remains were removed to Sligo Regional Hospital where a post mortem is to be carried out.

The two other occupants of the house, a boy (3) and male (18), were not injured during the incident.

A technical examination of the scene is to be conducted today.