Number of fatalities in Offaly house fire

An Garda Síochána are currently at the scene of a fatal fire at a domestic residence in Edenderry, Co. Offaly.

Gardaí and other emergency services attended at the scene at approximately 7.45pm, this evening, Saturday.

The fire has been extinguished by the local Fire Service.

It is believed that there are fatalities at the scene.

Gardai say they are not in a position to provide further information at this stage.