A young boy has become the fourth victim of last night's tragic fire in Dublin.
The 4 year old died in hospital today following the blaze at an apartment in Clondalkin.
Investigations are continuing into the cause of the apartment fire which claimed the lives of a 27 year old woman and two girls aged two and three.
A woman is in a serious condition in hospital following the blaze at a supported housing complex in Clondalkin in Dublin.
Domestic Violence charity Sonas, which runs the service says its devastated at the loss of life.
The blaze broke out at the apartment at Cluainin Cronan in Clondalkin at 2:30 this morning.
Gardai say the 27 year old woman and two girls aged 2 and 3 were taken to Tallaght Hospital but pronounced dead a short time later. They have been named locally as Anne Marie O'Brien, her 2 year old daughter Paris and another girl named Holly.
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7 other residents of nearby apartments were evacuated from their homes because of the fire which has now been put out.
The scene has been sealed off and a technical examination is to take place to determine the cause of the blaze.
Gardai are appealing to witnesses to come forward.
Juliette Gash Reports form Clondalkin in Dublin
