A MAN has died following a house fire in Frenchpark in Co Roscommon last night.
Gardai were alerted to the blaze at 7.15pm yesterday and rushed to the scene.
Emergency services battled the inferno and it was extinguished by fire crews.
The cause of the fire is not yet know, however locals report hearing an explosion before the blaze broke out.
Gardai have confirmed a man’s body has been removed from the scene.
The body has been transferred to University Hospital Galway where a postmortem will take place.
The scene is now sealed for a technical examination.
In a statement this morning Gardai said: “Gardai assisted fire services at a house fire in Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon yesterday evening Wednesday 18th June, 2025.
“Gardai were made aware of the incident at 7.15pm.
“The fire has been extinguished by fire services.
“The body of a man has been removed from the house. He has been taken from the scene to University Hospital Galway for post mortem.
“The scene remains held for technical examination and enquiries are ongoing.
“No further information is available at this time.”
Gardai attended the scene yesterday[/caption]
