An elderly woman has passed away following a house fire in Co Tyrone, reports Breaking News.
The woman, who was in her 70s, died after a fire broke out at a home in the Derrycush Park area of Aughnacloy on Wednesday evening.
According to police, officers were alerted shortly after 6pm and responded along with members of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, reports Breaking News.
“Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service extinguished the blaze but, sadly, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene,” they said, reports Breaking News.
“Inquiries are ongoing; however at this stage, it is not believed that the death is suspicious,” reports Breaking News.
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew called the incident “absolutely heartbreaking”.
“I want to express my condolences to the family, friends and neighbours of this woman, who now face extremely difficult days and weeks ahead,” he said, reports Breaking News.
“The community is in shock today, but I have no doubt they will rally around to support the woman’s loved ones in the time ahead,” reports Breaking News.
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