An elderly girl additionally needed to be rescued from the home in Drimnagh after the suspected petrol bomb attack.
Emergency providers had been alerted to the incident earlier than midnight and members of the Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) extinguished the hearth.
A lot of individuals had been contained in the property on the time and whereas vital injury was brought on to the home, no accidents had been reported to any individuals.
It’s understood that neighbours helped an elderly girl out of the home and eliminated her to security.
The Irish Independent understands that numerous pets, together with two cats and a chinchilla, that had been in the home on the time had been killed because of the blaze.
Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack and are trying to determine a motive for the firebombing.
A Garda spokesperson stated: “Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage by fire at a residential premises in Drimnagh, Dublin 12, yesterday evening, Saturday 30th March 2024.
“No injuries have been reported. DFB attended and extinguished the fire.
“The scene is currently held for technical examination. Investigations are ongoing.”