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Case No. 1489Fire (under investigation) · Co. Roscommon · 18 Jun 2025

Garda investigation underway after house destroyed in fire in Frenchpark, Co Roscommon

A house at The Oaks housing estate in Frenchpark, Co Roscommon, was completely engulfed in flames in a fire that broke out at around 7pm on 18 June 2025. Residents reported hearing a loud bang shortly before the blaze, which produced large billows of smoke. It remains unclear what caused the fire or whether anyone was inside the property at the time. Gardaí were made aware at 7.15pm and launched an investigation, with emergency services and the Roscommon Fire Service attending the scene. As of the latest reporting, the cause of the fire and the presence of any occupants remain undetermined.

  1. Reported18 Jun
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A house at The Oaks housing estate in Frenchpark, Co Roscommon, was completely engulfed in flames with large billows of smoke.
  • Residents reported hearing a loud bang shortly before the fire broke out.
When
The fire broke out at around 7pm on 18 June 2025.
Where
The property is located at The Oaks housing estate in Frenchpark, Co Roscommon, around 30km from Roscommon town.
Cause
The cause of the fire is unclear.
Other details
It is unclear whether anybody was in the property at the time of the fire.
Investigation
  • Gardaí were made aware of the incident at 7.15pm and launched an investigation.
  • Emergency services and members of the Roscommon Fire Service attended the scene and the area was sealed off.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatResidents reported hearing a loud bang shortly before the fire broke out. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe property was completely engulfed in flames with large billows of smoke. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe fire broke out at around 7pm on 18 June 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí launched an investigation into the fire. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí were made aware of the incident at 7.15pm and remain on site. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherIt is unclear what caused the blaze or whether anybody was in the property. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Jun2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Garda investigation underway after Roscommon house destroyed in 'horrific' fire

    Initial report of the house fire and the launch of a Garda investigation. Cause and whether anyone was in the property remain unclear.