Offaly: Woman and young boy die in Edenderry house fire

Offaly: Woman and young boy die in Edenderry house fire

Tragically, a house fire in County Offaly has claimed the lives of a young boy and a 60-year-old woman. The incident took place in a residential property located in Castleview Park, Edenderry, at approximately 7:45 pm local time on Saturday.

Authorities from the Gardaí have confirmed the details surrounding the fire. In addition to the two fatalities, a woman in her 50s sustained severe injuries and is currently receiving medical treatment in hospital.

Following the incident, Gardaí have launched an appeal, urging anyone who may have witnessed the fire or has relevant information to come forward. They have requested that individuals contact Tullamore Garda Station to assist with the ongoing investigation.

The community remains shaken by this event as officials continue to gather details in an effort to understand the cause of the fire and to provide support to those affected

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