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16/03/2009
Housefire Claims Three Lives In Drogheda
Three people have died and at least two others have been injured in a house fire in Co Louth.
Of the three fatalities in the fire, ages ranged from six to 22 years of age, but there is no breakdown of sexes as of yet.
Gardaí at Drogheda are investigating the incident that occurred at a house in the Moneymore Estate in the town, and have so far confirmed they are all members of the one family.
The fire was brought to the attention of Gardaí at 8am this morning by Drogheda fire service.
The deceased as well as all of the injured have been taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.
According to reports, the fire has been put out and the house is currently being searched for one person who is unaccounted for.
(DW/BMcC)
Of the three fatalities in the fire, ages ranged from six to 22 years of age, but there is no breakdown of sexes as of yet.
Gardaí at Drogheda are investigating the incident that occurred at a house in the Moneymore Estate in the town, and have so far confirmed they are all members of the one family.
The fire was brought to the attention of Gardaí at 8am this morning by Drogheda fire service.
The deceased as well as all of the injured have been taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.
According to reports, the fire has been put out and the house is currently being searched for one person who is unaccounted for.
(DW/BMcC)
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