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Case No. 2608Fire (under investigation) · Co. Cork · 4 Jan 2025

Five waste collection trucks and car destroyed in fire at Cork industrial estate

Five waste collection trucks and a car were destroyed in a fire at Sarsfield Court Industrial Estate, Cork, on 4 January 2025. Gardaí are investigating the cause of the blaze, which was quickly brought under control with no injuries reported.

  1. Reported4 Jan
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Key facts

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  • whatFive waste collection trucks and a car were destroyed in the blaze. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe fire broke out at Sarsfield Court Industrial Estate, just off the Upper Glanmire road on the outskirts of Cork city. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe alarm was raised at around 6.30pm on 4 January 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherSix units of Cork City Fire Brigade responded to the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe fire was quickly brought under control before it could spread to adjoining industrial units. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherNo injuries were reported. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThere was no structural damage and the blaze was confined to a yard in the area. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Jan2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Major response launched as waste collection trucks and car destroyed in blaze

    Reports the fire incident and that Gardaí are investigating the cause.