Gardaí in Mullingar investigating a fire which took place on 22/8/11 (Please See Press Release attached) are now satisfied following a technical examination that the fire was not started maliciously.
Gardaí will continue to investigate the cause of the fire to ascertain it's exact origins.
Those injured in the incident continue to make a recovery in hospital.
An Garda Síochána would also like to acknowledge the assistance provided to them by both immediate neighbours and the local community as a whole throughout the investigation.
Garda Press Office.
Gardai at Mullingar are investigating a fire which occurred at a house at Grange Crescent, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath at approximately 1.50am this morning (22/8/11) in which a woman and a female child have been injured.
Five occupants of the house, an adult male, an adult female and 3 children (13yrs,7yrs & 6yrs) had escaped through an upstairs window. Two members of An Garda Síochána entered the house and successfully rescued a 2 year old girl who was trapped in an upstairs bedroom of the house.
All six occupants of the house were removed to the Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar. Subsequently two of the children were removed to Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin. The adult female is in a serious condition.
The two Garda members were also treated at the Midlands Regional Hospital suffering from smoke inhalation.
The scene has been preserved for technical examination and an investigations are continuing.
22/8/11
