A house fire in Bray, Co Wicklow, in which a 55-year-old man died is being treated as arson by gardaí. The fire on Oldcourt Avenue broke out at about 4.30am.
David Costigan was taken from the house by Wicklow Fire Service and
CPR was administered, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Mr Costigan, who was in a wheelchair, was a father of five adult children.
He had lived in Oldcourt Avenue in Bray for a number of years.
His body was brought to St Columcille's Hospital in Loughlinstown this morning for a post-mortem examination.
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A man in his 20s was in the house at the time of the blaze but was not injured.
Three units of Wicklow Fire Service attended the scene.
The scene has been sealed-off for a technical examination. The office of the State Pathologist has been notified.
Gardaí believe the fire at the house was started maliciously.
They are investigating whether petrol or some other type of accelerant was thrown against the front door of the house or pushed through the door, resulting in a blaze that spread quickly.
Gardaí in Bray are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have
seen any suspicious behaviour in the vicinity of Oldcourt Avenue area
before 4.30am to contact them on 01-6665300, the Garda Confidential Line
on 1800-666-111 or any garda station. www.garda.ie
Mr Costigan, who was in a wheelchair, was a father of five adult children.
He had lived in Oldcourt Avenue in Bray for a number of years.
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A man in his 20s was in the house at the time of the blaze but was not injured.
Three units of Wicklow Fire Service attended the scene.
They are investigating whether petrol or some other type of accelerant was thrown against the front door of the house or pushed through the door, resulting in a blaze that spread quickly.
