Seven people were evacuated from a house in Dublin after a huge blaze broke out in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The incident happened at around 4am at a house on Glenshane Lawns in Tallaght, the Irish Mirror reports.
Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene where they discovered seven people who had escaped from the house.
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Two men, aged 20 and 46, were taken to Tallaght University Hospital where they are said to be in a serious condition.
Four other people were also taken to the same hospital for treatment.
The blaze, which caused extensive damage to the property, was brought under control by Dublin Fire Brigade.
Gardai are investigating "all the circumstances" in relation to the fire and their inquiries are ongoing.
A garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí in Tallaght are investigating all the circumstances in relation to a fire at a house on Glenshane Lawns, Tallaght, Dublin 24 in the early hours of this morning Saturday 23rd April, 2022.
"At approximately 4am Gardaí in Tallaght attended the scene, and all seven persons were out of the house.
"Six persons were removed to Tallaght University Hospital for treatment and two males (46 years & 20 years) are in a serious condition.
"Dublin Fire Brigade brought the large fire under control which caused extensive damage to the property.
"Investigations ongoing."
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