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Probe begins into fatal farm fire | Probe begins into fatal farm fire |
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A forensics team is to begin examining the scene of a fatal Christmas morning fire in County Kilkenny later. | A forensics team is to begin examining the scene of a fatal Christmas morning fire in County Kilkenny later. |
A woman in her 30s and her daughters, aged two and seven, died in the fire at an isolated farmhouse in the village of Roscon near Windgap. | A woman in her 30s and her daughters, aged two and seven, died in the fire at an isolated farmhouse in the village of Roscon near Windgap. |
Forensic officers had been unable to enter the house due to what were described as "safety concerns". | Forensic officers had been unable to enter the house due to what were described as "safety concerns". |
Gardai do not believe the blaze which was reported at around 0930 GMT on Christmas Day was started deliberately. | Gardai do not believe the blaze which was reported at around 0930 GMT on Christmas Day was started deliberately. |
Superintendent Walter O'Sullivan said it was too early to say what caused the fire which had "all the hallmarks of an enormous tragedy". | Superintendent Walter O'Sullivan said it was too early to say what caused the fire which had "all the hallmarks of an enormous tragedy". |
"Three young people have lost their lives, two little children at a time when they should be celebrating Christmas Day and opening their presents, enjoying life on this day that we celebrate." | "Three young people have lost their lives, two little children at a time when they should be celebrating Christmas Day and opening their presents, enjoying life on this day that we celebrate." |
It is believed the woman and her two young daughters died from smoke inhalation. | It is believed the woman and her two young daughters died from smoke inhalation. |
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