Ireland Case No. 6811Arson (suspected) · Co. Dublin · 7 Jan 2024
Garda investigate fire at former Sandyford guest house
Gardaí are investigating a fire at a vacant former guest house in Sandyford, Dublin, that far-right groups had claimed would house asylum seekers. No one was injured.
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- whatGardaí are investigating a fire at a property in Sandyford, Dublin, that far-right groups had claimed would be used to house international protection applicants. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe property was a former guest house that was vacant and undergoing renovation. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe fire broke out on Sunday evening. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe alarm was raised shortly after 11.30pm on Sunday. (irishtimes.com)
- causeThe property was the subject of specific threats even though the Department of Integration said it was not being considered for asylum-seeker accommodation. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe scene was examined by local Garda scenes-of-crime officers and enquiries are ongoing. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe fire was quickly brought under control by fire services, preventing any substantial or structural damage. (irishtimes.com)
- otherNo one was injured. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThree fire engines from Rathfarnham and Donnybrook fire stations attended the scene. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 10 Jan2024Garda investigate fire at Sandyford property far-right claimed was earmarked for housing asylum seekers
Reports the Sunday evening fire at the former guest house in Sandyford, the specific threats made against the property, the fire service response, and that up to 10 buildings linked to asylum accommodation have suffered arson or criminal damage over the past year.