Man dies following house fire in Larne

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By David Hunter

A man has died following a suspected house fire in Larne. 

It happened in the Hilmount Gardens area of the town on Monday afternoon.

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue service attended the scene shortly after 13.30.

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service also attended the scene however no one was taken away for treatment.

It's understood the man was found dead at the scene and the blaze was extinguished. 

Police say they're currently responding to reports of a sudden death of a man in the Larne area. 

Investigations are now underway to establish the cause of the fire. 

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