Gardaí save woman from burning house in Dublin as probe into 'potential arson' begins
Gardaí have launched an investigation into "potential arson" following a house fire in Dublin in the early hours of Friday.
The blaze happened at a house in the Buirg an Rí Walk estate in Clondalkin at around 1.30am.
Two gardaí and a woman in her 50s were taken to hospital for treatment.
The garda members used a ladder to climb upstairs and rescue the woman from the property.
Dublin Fire Brigade attended the scene and extinguished the blaze.
The fire is not believed to have started accidentally and a garda investigation into potential arson has begun.
The scene has been preserved and a technical examination will be conducted by Garda Crime Scene Investigators on Friday morning.
Speaking about the incident, Chief Superintendent Mick McNulty said: "I want to commend the incredible bravery of the two gardaí. I have no doubt that their actions prevented a more tragic outcome."
