Two children among seven rescued from house fire in south Dublin

Seven people, including two children, were rescued from a house in Dublin following an arson attack at the property overnight.

Seven people, including two children, were rescued from a house in Dublin following an arson attack overnight.

Dublin Fire Brigade received a call shortly after 2am on Tuesday reporting a house fire at Clanbrassil Close in south Dublin.

Emergency services arrived to find the property well alight and immediately began firefighting operations.

Some occupants had escaped through a back bedroom window, while others, including the children, were rescued through the front door.

Five adults and two children were treated at the scene before being taken to hospital by Dublin Fire Brigade and the National Ambulance Service. Their injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.

Five fire units and a senior officer attended the incident, which was brought to an end at around 6am.

Gardaí have launched an investigation and said inquiries are ongoing.