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Case No. 17699Fire incident · Co. Kildare · 30 Mar 2024

Fire at residence in Kilberry near Athy, Kildare

A fire broke out at a residence in Kilberry, near Athy, County Kildare, on Saturday 30 March 2024, and was reported shortly after 5am. Gardaí and fire services attended the scene, and no injuries were reported. No victim or suspect has been named, and no arrest or charge has been reported. As of the garda statement published on 4 April 2024, Gardaí in Athy were investigating, the area had been examined, and inquiries were ongoing, with members of the public asked to contact Athy Garda Station.

  1. Reported4 Apr
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A fire broke out at a residential property in Kilberry, near Athy, County Kildare.
Where
The fire was at a residence in Kilberry, near the town of Athy, County Kildare.
When
The fire occurred on Saturday, 30 March 2024, and was reported shortly after 5am.
Cause
The sources do not state a cause for the fire.
Investigation
  • Gardaí and fire services responded to the scene.
  • Gardaí in Athy opened an investigation, the area was examined, and inquiries are ongoing.
  • Members of the public with information are asked to contact Athy Garda Station.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported, and no suspect has been named.
Other details
  • There were no reported injuries, and no victim has been named.
  • The garda statement was given to the Leinster Leader and published by Kildare Now on 4 April 2024.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe fire was at a residence in Kilberry, near Athy, County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe fire was on Saturday, 30 March 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident was reported shortly after 5am. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí and fire services responded to the scene. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe area was examined and inquiries are underway. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationMembers of the public with information are asked to contact Athy Garda Station. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThere were no reported injuries. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Apr2024
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Fire incident near Athy, County Kildare, prompts garda investigation

    Garda statement given to the Leinster Leader about a fire at a residential property in Kilberry near Athy. No victim or suspect is named.