Gardaí have confirmed that two adults, one male and one female, and two children have died following a fatal house fire in the Birchwood are of Waterford City just after 5am this morning.

Investigations into all of the circumstances surrounding the fire remain ongoing.

Two other children have been removed from the scene and are receiving treatment for significant injuries sustained.

It was confirmed to WLR this morning that a decision was made to transfer the children from University Hospital Waterford to Crumlin Children’s Hospital in Dublin.

An incident room has been setup at Waterford Garda Station and a senior investigating officer has been appointed.

Additionally, Family Liaison Officers have been appointed.

A public appeal for information has been made by An Garda Siochana for anyone who may have been in the vicinity of Birch Avenue, Birchwood, Waterford City in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday October 13th to contact Waterford Garda Station on 051-305300 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

A support hub remains open in the Butler Community Centre for those impacted.