Firefighters have been at the scene
The body of a woman has tragically been recovered from the burnt-out remains of a home that was destroyed by a fire this evening.
The victim, said to be in her 60s, was found dead inside the Limerick, Ireland, property on Chester Downes after an inferno broke out earlier this evening (Saturday), reports The Irish Mirror.
Firefighters from the Limerick City and County Fire and Rescue Service raced to the scene after a member of the public made a report of a house fire at around 5.22pm.
The fire service arrived within four minutes, but sadly found the woman dead inside.
Four units from the fire service’s city station went to the scene and extinguished the blaze. The last unit returned to its Mulgrave Street base at 7.15pm.
Gardai have cordoned off the property, but it is understood they do not suspect foul play.
Friends of the woman paid tribute to her as a “hard working mother”.
“She worked hard all her life, it’s a terrible tragedy, may she rest in peace,” said a family friend.
A Garda statement said: “Gardai are investigating a fatal house fire that occurred on Saturday evening, 17th January 2026 in Singland, Limerick city.
“Emergency services were alerted to the fire at a residence in Chesterfield Downs at approximately 5.30pm. A female, aged in her 60s, has been pronounced deceased at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
“Her body remains at the scene, which is currently preserved for technical examination. The outcome of a post-mortem examination will determine the course of the Garda investigation.”
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