Man dies in house fire in Rathfriland, County Down
A man has died after a fire in the bedroom of a house in Rathfriland, County Down.
The fire at Islandmoyle Road, off the Cabra Road, was reported at 11:50 GMT on Friday.
A Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Firefighters entered the property and sadly found a male fatality in a bedroom."
The man's name has not yet been released.
Two fire appliances attended the scene.
The spokesperson added: "A small fire in the bedroom had burnt itself out. No action was taken by firefighters.
"Neighbours arriving at the property raised the alarm. Early indications suggested the fire was accidental."