"An investigation is now underway into the fatal house fire, which happened in Castleview Park in Edenderry last night. Emergency services and An Garda Síochána arrived at a domestic residence at approximately 7.45pm yesterday. Gardaí have confirmed two people died as a result of this house fire, which has been extinguished by the local fire service. A young boy and a female, aged in her 60s, were both fatally injured in the fire."
"A second woman, aged in her 50s, has been seriously injured and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital in the Midlands. Gardaí in Tullamore are now appealing for witnesses to contact them. Anyone with information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 932 7600, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station. "Investigations ongoing, and further updates will follow," a Garda spokesperson said."
"I would just like to offer my deepest condolences to all involved in what can be described as a horrific tragedy. Thanks also to the emergency services who attended the scene. The community will feel this loss for evermore."
A house fire occurred at a domestic residence in Castleview Park, Edenderry at approximately 7.45pm. Emergency services and An Garda Síochána attended and the local fire service extinguished the blaze. Two people died: a young boy and a woman in her 60s. A second woman in her 50s was seriously injured and is receiving treatment at a Midlands hospital. Gardaí in Tullamore have opened an investigation and are appealing for witnesses to contact Tullamore Garda Station (057 932 7600), the Garda Confidential Line (1800 666 111), or any Garda station. Local councillor Claire Murray-Smale offered condolences and thanked emergency services.
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