Mother and young boy 'critical' following Dublin house fire now being treated as 'suspicious'

A young boy and his mother are now in a 'critical' condition in hospital following a house fire in Dublin overnight.

Gardai in Kilmainham are investigating a fire that occurred at a flat at Tyrone Place, Inchicore at approximately 11pm last night.

There were four people in that flat at the time. A woman in her 30s was taken to St James Hospital and is described as being in a critical condition. An 8 year old boy and a 12 year old boy were taken to Crumlin Children’s hospital where the eight year old is described as being in a critical condition. A seven- year old girl was taken to Temple Street Hospital for treatment.

This incident is now being treated as suspicious.

The scene has been preserved and a technical examination is ongoing.

Investigating Gardai are seeking witnesses to this incident or to anyone who was in the vicinity of Tyrone place between 10.30pm  and 12 midnight on yesterdays date ( 18/9/17) to contact them at Kilmainham Garda Station on 01- 666 9700, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.