Man dies and woman missing after fire at Cork house

An elderly man has died and a search for his wife is ongoing following a house fire in Innishannon, Co Cork.

Emergency services, including firefighters from Cork City and County, paramedics from the National Ambulance Service and gardaí, responded to the incident on Tuesday morning.

Firefighters had to wear breathing apparatus when entering the burning building.

It is understood the roof of the house collapsed, making search operations difficult.

Emergency services remain at the scene.