Three feared dead after house fire in Offaly

An Garda Síochána said it is 'not in apposition to provide any further details at this early stage'. File Picture: Colin Keegan/ Collins Dublin

Three people are believed to have died in a house fire in Co Offaly, gardaí have said.

Gardaí and emergency services personnel attended the scene of the blaze, which broke out at a house in Edenderry shortly before 7.45pm on Saturday evening. 

The fire was subsequently extinguished by the local fire service. 

Late on Saturday night, a garda spokesperson stated that three people are believed to have lost their lives in the fire, though this is yet to be officially confirmed.

The exact cause of the fire has also not been determined.

"An Garda Síochána is not in apposition to provide any further details at this early stage," the spokesperson added.