The fatal fire which claimed the lives of ten people - including two babies - at a halting site in Dublin, is not being treated as suspicious.

Members of two extended families were killed in the tragic blaze, which broke out on the Glenamuck Road in Carrickmines early this morning.

The victims included a mother, father and their five children.

Three people are still being treated in hospital for smoke inhalation.

It's the worst loss of life by fire in Ireland since the Stardust Disaster in 1981.

Locals have been paying their respects at the scene and leaving teddy bears and flowers.

These people say the community is numb with shock:

President Higgins has lead tributes to those those who died and their relatives, describing the fire as a "most dreadful tragedy".

The Taoiseach, Tánaiste and other political parties have also expressed their condolences, while Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has called for all those affected to be remembered at masses over the weekend.

Accommodation is being arranged for those left homeless by the fire, while local people are helping to provide food for the bereaved.

The local Dunnes Stores has donated thousands of euros worth of supplies including clothes, nappies, babies' bottles and food.

The Southside Traveller Action Group says the families are in a state of shock at the devastating loss of lives.

Books of condolences for the Carrickmines Tragedy will be opened across the local community tomorrow.

Chief Superintendent Diarmuid O'Sullivan says support services are available for those affected: