DUBLIN FIRE BRIGADE crews rescued two people from a house fire today.

The crews were called to the house in Clongriffin this afternoon after a fire engulfed the kitchen.

Two people were found trapped inside and were removed from the blaze. The two were taken to hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation.

1) Clongriffin: Crews from Kilbarrack & Nth Strand today rescued 2 people from a well developed kitchen fire. 2 BA pic.twitter.com/GhhBLc1Zzj
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) April 5, 2015

Dublin Fire Brigade / Twitter

2) teams were committed and found the 2 trapped inside. 3 fire engs and 1 ambulance from Kilbarrack fire station att. pic.twitter.com/QFEGcE2uXI
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) April 5, 2015

Dublin Fire Brigade / Twitter

3) The 2 patients were treated for smoke inhalation. Smoke alarms save lives, please check yours today. #dublin pic.twitter.com/X4W50Wy60H
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) April 5, 2015

Dublin Fire Brigade / Twitter

Homeowners were urged to check their smoke alarms in the wake of the fire.

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