Number of fatalities feared in fire at house in Waterford City

A number of people are feared dead, including children, following a fire at a house in Waterford city. Gardaí and other emergency services attended the scene in the Birchwood estate, about 3km south of the city centre, after the alarm was raised shortly after 5am. A couple with several children lived in the home and at least two people are believed to have died.. Waterford Fire Service received an emergency call about a house fire at Birch Avenue, Kilcohan, at 5.13am, a spokesperson said.