Two people have been killed overnight in a house fire in Co Cork.
Gardaí in Mayfield are investigating all of the circumstances following the fatal house fire in Mayfield.
At approximately 11:15pm Gardaí and Fire Services were alerted to a house fire on Lower Glanmire Road, Mayfield.
The fire was brought under control by Fire Services and the bodies of a man in his 80s and female in her 70s were recovered from inside the house.
Investigating Gardaí have cordoned off the scene as they work to determine the cause of the fire. Both bodies have been transported to the Mortuary at Cork University Hospital for post-mortem examinations.
The Cork City Coroner has been informed, and the results of the post-mortems, along with a technical examination of the scene, will guide the ongoing Garda investigation.
Traffic restrictions are currently in effect at the scene on Lower Glanmire Road, with traffic reduced to one lane. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact Mayfield Garda Station on 021- 4558510, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
