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Dublin: Woman and children die in fire at women's refuge Fire at Dublin women's refuge kills four
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A woman and two children have died following a fire at a women's refuge in Dublin. A pregnant woman and three 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. The blaze broke out in the complex in Cluainin Cronan in Clondalkin at about 02:30 local time, gardaí (Irish police) said.
The woman, who was 27 and the two children, aged two and three, were taken to Tallaght Hospital but were pronounced dead. The woman, 27 and 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. A four-year-old boy was treated at Crumlin hospital but later died.
The woman was taken to St James's Hospital, while the boy was taken to Our Lady's Hospital in Crumlin. Another woman in her 30s was taken to St James's Hospital.
Both are said to be in a critical condition.
Complex cordoned offComplex cordoned off
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.
The apartment was on the first floor of a small complex next to the Grand Canal.
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.
Irish President Michael Higgins expressed his sympathies to those affected.
Speaking at a reception for International Women's Day, Mr Higgins said: "The women involved would have been represented here today.
All of our hearts must go out to these women and children."
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.
Domestic violence charity Sonas, which runs the supported housing in the complex, said it was supporting other families in the apartment complex and finding alternative accommodation for those unable to return to their homes because of fire damage.
"We are focusing on putting our own emotions aside and we are focusing on supporting the other families in this complex, around their emotional needs, but also surrounding their practical needs," Sonas chief executive Fiona Ryan told Irish broadcaster RTÉ.