A 60-year-old woman and a young boy have died in a house fire in Edenderry, Co Offaly. The blaze broke out on Saturday evening at a domestic residence in Castleview Park. A second woman in her 50s sustained serious injuries and is receiving treatment at a hospital in the Midlands.
The fire was reported around 7.45pm on Saturday. Irish police confirmed the deaths on Sunday morning. The woman and the boy were fatally injured in the incident.
Gardai are investigating all circumstances surrounding the fire. The injured woman remains in hospital with serious injuries.
Appeal for witnesses
Tullamore gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward. A garda spokesperson said: «Anyone with information is asked to contact Tullamore garda station on 057 932 7600, the garda confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.»
The investigation into the cause of the fire continues.
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