Two injured in Co Laois house fire

Two people are being treated in hospital following a fire at a house in Co Laois this morning.

Two people are being treated in hospital following a fire at a house in Co Laois this morning.

It is understood they are suffering from the effects of smoke inhalation after the fire at the house in Garryduff.

Two fire crews were called, and when they arrived they found the man and woman out of the house but suffering from smoke inhalation.

The fire started at around 5.00am, and the cause is not known.

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