Gardaí at Crumlin are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of a person following a house fire in Crumlin, Dublin 12 last night Friday 14th August, 2020.
At approximately 9p.m. Gardaí and Fire Services were alerted to a house fire at Stannaway Avenue, Crumlin, Dublin 12. The fire was brought under control by Dublin Fire Brigade and one body was discovered inside the house. Death was pronounced at the scene a short time later.
Investigating Gardaí have preserved the scene as they work towards establishing the cause of the fire. The body will be removed to the Dublin City Mortuary, Whitehall where a post mortem examination will be conducted by the State Pathologist in due course. Results of the post mortem and a technical examination of the scene will determine the course of the Garda investigation.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact the incident room at Crumlin Garda Station. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crumlin Garda Station on 01-666 6244, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
