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Case No. 17174Criminal damage by fire (possible arson) · Co. Donegal · 15 May 2024

Car fire at Coolatee, Lifford may have been deliberate

In the early hours of Wednesday, 15 May 2024, residents of a house in Coolatee, Lifford, Co Donegal, noticed that their car, parked on their driveway, was on fire. Gardaí say the fire may have been started deliberately and have not ruled this out, and they have launched a probe into a possible arson attack. No suspect has been arrested or charged. The latest development, reported on 21 May 2024, is a Garda appeal for information, with residents who saw suspicious activity asked to make contact.

  1. Reported21 May
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A car was on fire.
Where
The car was parked on the driveway of a house in Coolatee, Lifford, Co Donegal.
When
The fire was noticed in the early hours of Wednesday, 15 May 2024.
Cause
Gardaí say the fire may have been started deliberately and this has not been ruled out.
Investigation
  • Gardaí have launched a probe into a possible arson attack in Lifford.
  • Gardaí are appealing for information about an incident of criminal damage.
  • Gardaí asked residents who saw suspicious activity or have relevant information to make contact.
Charges
No suspect, arrest or charge has been reported.
Other details
  • Emergency services attended the scene.
  • Gardaí in Letterkenny can be contacted on 074-9167100.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe car was on fire. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe car was on the driveway of a house in Coolatee. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe fire was discovered in the early hours of Wednesday, May 15. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeGardaí say the fire may have been started deliberately and this has not been ruled out. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have launched a probe into a possible arson attack in Lifford. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for information about an incident of criminal damage. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí asked residents who saw suspicious activity or have relevant information to make contact. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherEmergency services attended the scene. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherGardaí in Letterkenny can be contacted on 074-9167100. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 May2024
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Lifford car fire may have been deliberate attack, say Gardai

    Reports a car fire in Lifford that Gardaí say may have been deliberate; appeal for information issued. No suspect, arrest or charge is mentioned.