Gardaí investigate fire that kills five-year-old girl

An investigation has been launched following a house fire in Boyle, Co. Roscommon in which a five-year-old girl lost her life.

The blaze broke out at the house on Termon Road between 2.30am and 3am this morning.

A man in his forties, believed to be the girl's father, and two other children aged three and four escaped from the house and were taken to hospital for treatment.

The house remains sealed off and an examination of the scene is to be carried out.

The State pathologist is also due to arrive at the scene shortly.