A woman aged in her 70s has died in a house fire in Co Fermanagh.
The fire broke out at a property in the Killynure Crescent area of Enniskillen yesterday, police said.
"At approximately 5.55pm, police were notified of a fire in the property and attended along with colleagues from other emergency services," PSNI Detective Inspector Winters said.
"Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service extinguished the fire but, sadly, a woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Our investigation is now under way to determine the cause of the fire.
"Anyone with information is asked to call 101, and quote reference number 1665 of 26/01/23."
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The latest fatality follows the death of an elderly couple in a house fire in Bangor, Co Down earlier this week.
Alec and Ann Easton, the parents of North Down MLA Alex Easton, were initially treated at the scene by emergency services, before being pronounced dead.
A 52-year-old man also died following a house fire in Omagh last week.
