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Fatal Fire in Knocktopher, Kilkenny on the 12/8/18

Gardai in Thomastown Co Kilkenny are investigating a fatal fire at house in Knocktopher, Co Kilkenny on the 12th August 2018. Knocktopher is five miles outside Thomastown.

The fire was discovered at approximately 7pm. A male in his 70's was discovered deceased in the property. His body remains at the scene which has been preserved for a technical examination. The office of the State Pathologist has also been contacted.

No one else was injured in the incident. Anyone who may have been passing the area at the relevant time is asked to contact the Gardai Thomastown on 056 7754150.