A woman is in a serious condition in hospital after reportedly being doused in petrol and set on fire at her home in Dublin. The attack took place this morning (November 25) after the woman opened her front door in Oak Downs, Clondalkin.

A traumatised witness told the Irish Mirror how she looked out of her window after hearing the screams of the woman in the street. It is understood that gardai are investigating the incident as a targeted attack, with reports suggesting that the woman was sprayed with some form of accelerant before being set alight. She was rushed to hospital to be treated for “burn injuries which are believed to be serious”.  A second man, believed to be the woman’s partner, was also taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries that are believed to be non-life-threatening.

It is believed that his injuries were sustained whilst coming to the woman’s aid and attempting to put out the flames.

The woman remains in Tallaght Hospital where she is being treated for her injuries.

A Gardai statement said: “Gardaí are investigating an incident of assault at a residential premises in Clondalkin, Dublin this morning Tuesday 25th November 2025.

“The incident occurred at approximately 10:10am.

“A woman has been removed from the scene to the hospital to be treated for burn injuries, which are believed to be serious.

“A man has been taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.

“The scene has been preserved for technical examination.”

They added: “Any persons who were in the Oak Downs area of Clondalkin between 9:30am and 10:20am this morning and who may have video footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Clondalkin Garda Station on (01) 666 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.”

Images from the scene show fire damage to the property’s front door and hallway, with black burn marks visible on the inside walls.

Police remained on scene for much of Tuesday but dispersed throughout the afternoon.

Sources told the Irish Mirror that the attack is suspected to be linked to a drugs gang in the area, although this has yet to be confirmed officially by authorities.