Two men have died in a house fire in county Cork.

It's believed the blaze in Macroom may have started accidentally.

Emergency services were called to the scene in St Coleman's Park, Macroom at about four o'clock this morning.

The bodies of the men one in his 60's and the other in his 20's were discovered inside.

While a woman who jumped from an upstairs window and a neighbour who tried to get into the house to help - have both been brought to hospital with non life threatening injuries.

The men's bodies have been removed to Cork University Hospital where post mortem examinations are expected to be carried out.

Gardaí say at this stage it appears the blaze started accidentally.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact investigating officers at Macroom Garda Station on 026 20590.

Aisling O' Rourke reports: