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| Dublin: Woman and children die in fire at women's refuge | Dublin: Woman and children die in fire at women's refuge |
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| A woman and two children have died following a fire at a women's refuge in Dublin. | A woman and two children have died following a fire at a women's refuge in Dublin. |
| Gardai (Irish Police) said the blaze broke out in the complex in Cluainin Cronan in Clondalkin at about 02:30 local time. | Gardai (Irish Police) said the blaze broke out in the complex in Cluainin Cronan in Clondalkin at about 02:30 local time. |
| The woman, who was 27 and the two children, aged two and three, were taken to Tallaght Hospital but were pronounced dead. | The woman, who was 27 and the two children, aged two and three, were taken to Tallaght Hospital but were pronounced dead. |
| Another woman in her 30s was rescued along with a four-year-old boy. | Another woman in her 30s was rescued along with a four-year-old boy. |
| The woman was taken to St James's Hospital, while the boy was taken to Our Lady's Hospital in Crumlin. | |
| Both are said to be in a critical condition. | |
| Complex cordoned off | Complex cordoned off |
| The apartment was on the first floor of a small complex next to the Grand Canal. | The apartment was on the first floor of a small complex next to the Grand Canal. |
| Insp Ken McLaughlin said gardaí were keeping an open mind as to the cause of the fire. | Insp Ken McLaughlin said gardaí were keeping an open mind as to the cause of the fire. |
| Seven residents of nearby apartments were moved out of their homes during the emergency. | Seven residents of nearby apartments were moved out of their homes during the emergency. |
| The block of flats has been cordoned off. | The block of flats has been cordoned off. |
| Children's Minister Katherine Zappone said her thoughts and prayers were with all those affected by the fire. | Children's Minister Katherine Zappone said her thoughts and prayers were with all those affected by the fire. |