APPEAL: Six people hospitalised following arson attack at Dublin home

Gardaí in Dublin are appealing for witnesses following a suspected arson attack in the Ballyfermot area which resulted in six people receiving medical treatment.

They say the fire broke out at a residence on Cherry Orchard Avenue in the early hours of this Saturday.

"At approximately 4:35am, gardaí from the Clondalkin Community Engagement Area responded to a report of a fire at the property. Dublin Fire Brigade extinguished the fire, which extensively damaged the property," said a spokesperson.

Six occupants, including two children, were rescued from the house and treated in hospital for smoke inhalation.

"The fire is being treated as arson and is under investigation by members of the Crime South Unit based at Clondalkin garda station. A full forensic and technical examination of the scene has been completed," added the spokesperson.

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Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information relating to this incident to come forward. 

They are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who was in the vicinity of Cherry Orchard Avenue at the time of the incident, including road users and pedestrians.

Anyone with video footage, including dash cam, is asked to make this available to investigating gardaí.

Ballyfermot Garda Station can be contacted on 01 6667200.