Woman and two children dead after fire in Dublin apartment

A woman and her two children have died after a fire broke out in Clondalkin in the early hours of this morning.

Emergency services were alerted to the scene at Kilcronan Avenue at approximately 2:30 a.m this morning. Reports suggest that there were five people in the flat at the time of the blaze, two adults and three children. A 27-year-old woman and two little girls, aged 2 and 3, were taken to Tallaght Hospital but sadly, they passed away from their injuries a short time later. Another woman believed to be in her 30s, and a four-year-old boy are said to be in a critical condition. The scene has been sealed off and a technical examination will take place later today. The Garda investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Clondalkin Garda Station (01-666 7600), the Garda Confidential Line (1800 666 111) or get in touch with any Garda Station. Image via Twitter: Dublin Fire Brigade