Gardaí issue appeal for information following fatal house fire in Waterford city

An Garda Síochána are investigating all the circumstances of a fatal house fire that occurred in the Birchwood estate in Waterford City shortly after 5am this morning, Tuesday, October 13.

It has been confirmed by An Garda Síochána that four lives were lost due to the fire, while other occupants of the home were sent to hospital.

Two adults (one male and one female) and two children were pronounced dead, a Garda spokesperson confirmed, while two other children have been removed from the scene and are receiving hospital treatment for critical injuries.

Gardaí and emergency services remain at the scene, while an incident room has been set up at Waterford Garda Station and a senior investigating officer has been appointed to the case.

Family Liaison Officers have also been appointed to the case.

An Garda Siochána are appealing for information from anyone who may have been in the vicinity of Birch Avenue, Birchwood, Waterford City in the early hours of Tuesday, October 13 to contact Waterford Garda Station on 051 305300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

As this is an ongoing evolving incident An Garda Síochána have stated they are not in a position to provide any further detail at present.