The blaze is believed to have broken out earlier this morning National: Number of people feared dead following Waterford house fire Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The blaze is believed to have broken out earlier this morningS1

• National: Number of people feared dead following Waterford house fireS2

• Gardaí described the blaze as an "ongoing, evolving incident"S3

• Emergency services have been called to a residence in the Birchwood area of Waterford city at approximately 5.13am - it is understood that there are several fatalitiesS4