BREAKING: Serious house fire in the Midlands this evening

It's feared a tragedy may be unfolding after a serious fire broke out at a house in Co Offaly this evening. 

It's understood the blaze broke out in the Castleview Park, Edenderry after 7pm. 

The Leinster Express/Laois Live understands the house was occupied at the time and there was at least one adult and a child in the house. 

"Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a fire at a residential property in Edenderry, Co. Offaly.

An Garda Síochána was alerted to the fire at approximately 7.45pm this evening, Saturday 6th December 2025," Gardai said in a statement tonight. 

More to follow.