LIVE: Pictures of tragic Tipperary house fire which claimed the lives of a father and son
Gardaí and emergency services remain at the scene of a house fire in Littleton, near Thurles.
Gardaí and emergency services remain at the scene of a house fire in Littleton, near Thurles, in which two men died during the early hours of this morning.
The deceased are believed to be father and son aged in their 80's and 50's respectively. Both are said to be well known to the local community, however their names have not been publicly released.
The bodies of the deceased remain at the scene which is being preserved for technical examination.
Garda have said investigations as to the cause of the fire are now underway alongside their colleagues from the Tipperary Fire Service.