A six-year-old boy has died in hospital following a fire at his family's home in Waterford that also killed four of his relatives, according to Sky News.
The boy had been receiving treatment since the blaze, which Sky News describes as an arson attack on the family home. His death was reported on Friday, 6 November 2026.
The same case was covered by several other outlets. BBC reported the child's death as coming weeks after the arson attack, while RTE.ie and the Irish Mirror both reported that the boy had died in hospital from injuries sustained in the fire. The Irish Times described him as the latest victim of the attack on the home.
The reports do not give further details on the circumstances of the fire, the identities of the family members killed, or anyone arrested or charged in connection with the case.
Coverage of the case has focused on the child's condition since the attack, with the boy's death confirming the toll at five family members. Sky News, BBC, RTE.ie, The Irish Times and the Irish Mirror all reported the outcome.
What to watch next: whether Irish authorities release further information on the investigation into the arson attack and on any suspects.