Brothers in their 80s die in Sligo house fire
Two brothers, both aged in their 80s, have died following a house fire near the village of Easkey, Co Sligo.
The pair have been named locally as Pa and Seamus Cuffe, who had been living together in the family home in Rathlee, between Easkey and nearby Enniscrone.
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the overnight fire at approximately 11 am on Sunday. The two men were pronounced dead at the scene.
Two brothers, both aged in their 80s, have died following a horror house fire near the village of Easkey, Co Sligo. Pic: Derick Hudson/Getty Images
On Sunday night, the bodies of the brothers were removed and transferred to Sligo University Hospital pending post-mortem examinations.
RTÉ reports that the scene has been preserved for a technical examination by members of An Garda SÍochána.
A statement from An Garda Síochána confirmed that no other injuries were reported, and the post-mortem results would determine the course of the investigation.
They added that investigations were ongoing, however foul play is not suspected at this time.
On Sunday night, the bodies of the brothers were removed and transferred to Sligo University Hospital pending post-mortem examinations. Pic: Google Maps
Tributes have been paid by locals, with one neighbour, David, telling RTE News that ‘everyone is devastated.’
He said: ‘We can’t understand how it could happen to two people who were so kind. Very, very good neighbours, very nice people. Gentleman.
‘We met them on the road every day since I was a child. We’re all gutted.’
