Three people remain in a serious condition in hospital today following an overnight fire in a Dublin city apartment block.
Firefighters took three hours to control the outbreak at Smithfield Gate apartment complex. Six fire appliances and five ambulances attended the scene after being notified of the fire at 5.25 am.
Twenty-five people were evacuated from their homes while the emergency services fought the blaze.
Two men and a woman, thought to be in their thirties, were taken to St James' Hospital where their condition is said to be critical.
A mother and child were also taken to hospital suffering from suspected smoke inhalation.
A number of vehicles were damaged in the incident.
A Garda spokeswoman said the blaze was under investigation pending a technical examination.