Woman dies in Skibb fire caused by candle

A 90-YEAR-OLD woman died in a house fire after a candle in her bedroom ignited curtains and foam in a chair.

Woman dies in Skibb fire caused by candle

The dead woman, named locally as Mary “Mai” O’Regan, had been living in sheltered housing in Skibbereen, Co Cork, with her 88-year-old brother, Jack.

The fire was spotted at about 4.45am yesterday by a man who was out for a walk.

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