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A woman in her 70s and a man in his 30s have died in an early-morning house fire in Co Galway.
Gardaí are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of two people following a fatal house fire in Casla, Co Galway.
Gardaí and Fire Services were alerted to a house fire at Gleann Mhic Mhuireann at approximately 6:20am this Tuesday morning.
The fire was brought under control by fire services and the bodies of a woman aged in her 70s and a man in his 30s were recovered from inside the house.
The scene has been preserved for a technical examination.
Both bodies have been transported to the Mortuary at University Hospital Galway for post-mortem examinations.
The results of the post mortems, along with the findings of the technical examination, will determine the course of the Garda investigation.
The local Coroner has been informed.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Clifden Garda Station on 095 22500, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
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