Man dies in house fire

A man in his 50s has died in a house fire in Co Cavan.

The blaze broke out at the property in Ballyjamesduff at around 3am on Thursday.

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A fire engine

Gardai said the cause of the fire, which happened in the Derrylurgan area, is not yet known.

A technical examination of the scene was due to take place later on Thursday.

Gardai said the results of the examination will determine the course of the investigation.

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