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Ten people, including children, die in fire at travellers' site in County Dublin Ten people, including children, die in fire at travellers' site in County Dublin
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Ten people, including a number of children, have died in a fire at a travellers' site in the Republic of Ireland.Ten people, including a number of children, have died in a fire at a travellers' site in the Republic of Ireland.
Emergency services were called to the Glenamuck Road in Carrickmines, County Dublin, at about 04:00 local time on Saturday.Emergency services were called to the Glenamuck Road in Carrickmines, County Dublin, at about 04:00 local time on Saturday.
Among those who died were a husband, wife and their five children. The children were all under 10 years old.Among those who died were a husband, wife and their five children. The children were all under 10 years old.
Police said child who died was a six-month-old baby girl. Police said one child who died was a six-month-old baby girl.
One of the children died in hospital.One of the children died in hospital.
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It is understood that most, if not all, of the victims were members of two families.It is understood that most, if not all, of the victims were members of two families.
Two adults injured in the blaze are being treated in hospital for the effects of breathing in smoke.Two adults injured in the blaze are being treated in hospital for the effects of breathing in smoke.
Dublin Fire Brigade said early indications suggest the blaze broke out at a pre-fabricated building and quickly spread.Dublin Fire Brigade said early indications suggest the blaze broke out at a pre-fabricated building and quickly spread.
Six fire appliances from several areas had been sent to the scene.Six fire appliances from several areas had been sent to the scene.
It said paramedics had risked their lives to rescue children from the fire. The fire service said paramedics had risked their lives to rescue children from the fire.
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Police said there was nothing to suggest arson at this stage, but the area has been sealed off for a forensic examination.Police said there was nothing to suggest arson at this stage, but the area has been sealed off for a forensic examination.
One travellers' rights group said it was concerned that overcrowding at the site may have been a factor in the incident.One travellers' rights group said it was concerned that overcrowding at the site may have been a factor in the incident.
Another organisation, the Southside Traveller Action Group, said the families had been living on the site for about eight years.
In a statement, it said: "The traveller community in south Dublin [is] in a state of shock at the devastating loss of lives."
It is understood three generations of one family were living on the site.It is understood three generations of one family were living on the site.
Enda Kenny, the Irish prime minister, said the loss of lives in the blaze had been an "unspeakable tragedy".
He said he gave sympathies on behalf of the Irish people to the friends and relatives of those who died.
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Irish President Michael D Higgins said he was shocked and saddened by the deaths. Enda Kenny, the Irish prime minister, said the incident had been an "unspeakable tragedy".
"This is a most dreadful tragedy," he said in a statement. He said he gave sympathies on behalf of the Irish people to the friends and relatives of those who died.
"My thoughts at this time are with the families and friends of those who have lost their lives and those who have been injured." Irish President Michael D Higgins said the deaths in the blaze had been "a most dreadful tragedy".
"My thoughts at this time are with the families and friends of those who have lost their lives and those who have been injured," he added.
Independent parliamentarian Shane Ross, who lives close to where the fire happened, said there was a "numbness and silence" at the scene.Independent parliamentarian Shane Ross, who lives close to where the fire happened, said there was a "numbness and silence" at the scene.
Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams said the deaths had been "horrific news to wake to".Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams said the deaths had been "horrific news to wake to".