A Garda investigation has been launched after two cars were set alight in a Carlow housing estate overnight.
They were alerted to a car on fire in the driveway of a home in New Oak Estate at around 2.15am.
The flames spread to the house and two people were evacuated and taken to hospital as a precaution.
As the emergency services responded it became evident that a second vehicle had also been set alight nearby.
Carlow fire service dealt with the blazes and both scenes were preserved by Gardaí overnight.
The cars – a grey Volkswagen Passat and a silver VW Polo – have since been removed for technical examinations.
A text alert has been issued to the community about the incidents appealing for witnesses.
Gardaí are urging anyone with information to come forward in confidence to Carlow Garda station.
