Quick-thinking gardai sprung into action when a blaze broke out at a home in Clondalkin, Dublin, in the early hours of Friday
Flames engulfed the property in Buirg an Rí Walk, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, in the early hours of Friday with a woman trapped upstairs.
Two officers entered the rear upstairs window of the house at around 1.30am and pulled the woman, in her 50s, to safety. She was taken to Tallaght University Hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.Both male Garda members were also taken to Tallaght Hospital to receive treatment for smoke inhalation. Both have since been discharged but remain off duty.
Gardai believe the fire was started deliberately and have launched an arson probe. The scene has been cordoned off and a technical examination will be conducted by Garda Crime Scene Investigators. Chief Superintendent Mick McNulty said: "I want to commend the incredible bravery of the two Gardaí. I have no doubt that their actions prevented a more tragic outcome."
Gardaí in Ronanstown are appealing to anyone who may have information or who may have witnessed this incident to come forward to them. Gardaí can be contacted at 01 666 7700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
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