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Case No. 1950Fire (fatal) · Co. Monaghan · 1 Apr 2025

Man in his 70s dies in apartment fire in Monaghan

A man in his 70s was fatally injured in a fire at Rowantree Court apartments in Mullach Glas, Monaghan town, at approximately 8pm on 1 April 2025. A postmortem examination is due to determine the course of the Gardaí's investigation.

  1. Reported2 Apr
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatA man in his 70s was fatally injured in a fire at Rowantree Court apartments in Mullach Glas, Monaghan town. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe man was pronounced dead at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe fire occurred at approximately 8pm on Tuesday, 1 April 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationHis body was removed to hospital awaiting a postmortem examination. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe postmortem examination will determine the course of the Gardaí's investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe scene remains preserved for a technical examination. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherTwo fire brigades from Monaghan Fire Station and one from Ballybay Fire & Rescue attended the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherAll residents of the apartment block were evacuated for a number of hours. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Apr2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man, 70s, dies after fire breaks out at apartment complex

    First report of the fatal apartment fire; postmortem pending to determine course of investigation; scene preserved for technical examination.

    victim, 70s, male