A boy and his mother remain seriously injured in a Dublin hospital following a fire in Co Kerry at the weekend.
Six people, including a number of children, were injured in the incident at a firepit at the Loreto Convent housing estate in Killarney on Saturday night.
It is understood members of the community had gathered at a communal fireplace when the fire surged suddenly.
Liquid fuel is believed to have been added to the fire and a number of people who were seated nearby were hurt. Foul play is not suspected.
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An Garda Síochána confirmed that officers and emergency services attended the scene at about 10.30pm on Saturday.
“Six people, men, women and children, were conveyed to hospital for the treatment of injuries sustained during the incident,” the force said.
Cllr John O’Donoghue, of the Kerry Independent Alliance, described the incident as a “terrible tragedy” that left a child and his mother with “serious” injuries. He said there had been “no suggestions of wrongdoing”.
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Mayor of Killarney Cllr Martin Grady described the incident as “heartbreaking” and he wished those injured a “full and speedy recovery”.
“On behalf of the people of Killarney, I extend our best wishes to all those affected and thank everyone who assisted in the response,” he said.
Grady paid tribute to the emergency services for their response to the incident.
The Garda said investigations into the incident are ongoing and a technical examination of the scene has been conducted.
