UPDATE: Woman dies in house fire in Limerick city

A WOMAN in her 60s has died following a house fire in Limerick city.

Emergency services were alerted to the fire at a residence in Chesterfield Downs, Singland at approximately 5:30pm this Saturday evening.

“Gardaí are investigating a fatal house fire that occurred on Saturday evening, 17th January 2026 in Singland, Limerick city,” gardai confirmed in a statement.

A female, aged in her 60s, has been pronounced deceased at the scene,” they added.

No other injuries were reported.

The woman’s body remains at the scene, which is currently preserved for a technical examination

The outcome of a post-mortem examination will determine the course of the garda investigation.

According to sources, foul play is not suspected at this time.

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UPDATE: Woman dies in house fire in Limerick city

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