A man has been seriously injured in a house fire which took place overnight in Athlone. The blaze broke out in the Willow Park Road area of the town around 2.30 a.m. this morning. One man is being treated in St. James’ Hospital for significant burns while three others who were also injured in the incident were taken to the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore for treatment. Gardai are treating a second house fire which took place in Manor Valley, Monksland around the same time as suspected arson. Fire services from Ballinasloe were called to assist in the incident which has left the property badly damaged.

Source: The Herald November 29, 2023 14:42 UTC