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Case No. 15019Arson · Co. Donegal · 2 Jan 2025

Caravan destroyed by fire in Ramelton, Co Donegal

A mobile home in the Castleshanaghan area of Ramelton, Co Donegal, was destroyed by fire on Thursday 2 January 2025, and Gardaí believe it may have been started deliberately. Gardaí were alerted at around 4.10am, and the Donegal Fire Service attended the scene. No suspect, victim or owner has been named, and no arrest or charge has been reported. In an appeal published on 7 January 2025, Gardaí asked anyone who travelled in the area with a dash cam between 3am and 4am, or who has relevant information, to contact Gardaí in Milford.

  1. Reported7 Jan
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A mobile home was destroyed by fire, which Gardaí believe was an act of arson.
Where
The fire took place in the Castleshanaghan area of Ramelton, Co Donegal.
When
  • The fire occurred on Thursday 2 January 2025.
  • Gardaí were alerted to the fire at around 4.10am.
Cause
Gardaí believe the fire may have been started deliberately.
Other details
  • The Donegal Fire Service attended the scene.
  • A photo caption in the article describes the blaze as being in Burnfoot, while the article text places it in Castleshanaghan, Ramelton.
  • No suspect, victim or owner has been named, and no arrest or charge has been reported.
Investigation
  • Gardaí appealed on 7 January 2025 for anyone who travelled in the area with a dash cam between 3am and 4am to provide footage.
  • Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact Gardaí in Milford.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA mobile home in Ramelton was destroyed by a fire that Gardaí believe was arson. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred in the Castleshanaghan area of Ramelton. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Thursday 2 January. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenGardaí were alerted to the fire at around 4.10am. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeGardaí believe the fire may have been started deliberately. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí appeal for anyone who travelled in the area with a dash cam between 3am and 4am to provide footage. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with relevant information is asked to contact Gardaí in Milford. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe Donegal Fire Service attended the scene. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Jan2025
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Caravan destroyed by deliberate fire in Ramelton, say Gardai

    First report of the incident. It gives the location, time, the Garda belief that the fire was deliberate, and an appeal for dash cam footage and information. No suspect, victim or owner is named.