Three teenage children are fighting for their lives after a housefire ripped through a Western Australian home.

The boys – aged 12, 13 and 14 – are in critical condition and are being treated for burns at Perth’s Royal Childrens Hospital.

The fire broke out at a home on Marinula Road in Geraldton at 4.10pm on Thursday.

The arson squad combed through the home today to look for clues on how the fire started. (Nine)

The teenagers were airlifted to Perth by the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

A fourth boy, aged 13, was taken to Geraldton Hospital and has since been discharged.

The arson squad combed through the home today to look for clues on how the fire started.

While the cause of the fire is unknown, there were reports of a large explosion in the backyard, according to police. 

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