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Case No. 30923Criminal damage (by fire) · Co. Donegal · 4 Jul 2021

Fire destroys five cars and tow truck at garage in Glenties, Donegal

A fire destroyed five cars and one tow truck at a garage on the Glenties to Donegal town road in the early hours of Sunday 4 July 2021. Gardaí believe the fire was started maliciously and are appealing for dashcam footage and information.

  1. Reported6 Jul
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatFive cars and one tow truck were destroyed in the fire. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe fire took place at a garage on the Glenties to Donegal town road. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe fire occurred in the early hours of Sunday, 4 July 2021. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeGardaí believe the fire was started maliciously. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationBallyshannon gardaí are appealing for dashcam footage from the R262 between 2.30am and 4.30am. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Ballyshannon gardaí or the Garda Confidential Line. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Jul2021
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Gardaí believe fire in Glenties may have been started 'maliciously'

    Initial report of the fire and Gardaí appeal for information from motorists on the R262.