Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8190Fire · Co. Laois

Gardaí called to fire in grassy area at Smiths Field, Mountmellick

A serious fire at Smiths Field in Mountmellick, Co Laois, on 30 July led to the evacuation of a number of homes. Gardaí attended a fire in a grassy area at Smiths Field on Saturday night at around 2am, where the fire had gone out and nobody was present. The Leinster Express reported the incident on 26 August 2026. No suspect, cause or charge has been reported.

  1. Reported26 Aug
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A fire was reported in a grassy area in Laois on a Saturday night.
Where
  • Gardaí attended the scene at Smiths Field in Mountmellick, Co Laois.
  • The fire was reported in the area where a serious fire had developed in July.
When
  • Gardaí attended at around 2am on Saturday night, as reported on 26 August 2026.
  • A serious fire at Smiths Field developed on 30 July.
Other details
  • The serious fire on 30 July led to the evacuation of a number of homes.
  • Gardaí said nobody was present when they arrived and the fire had gone out.
Investigation
Gardaí were called to investigate reports of a fire at a location in Mountmellick.
Cause
No cause of the fire has been given.
Charges
No suspect has been named and no arrest or charge has been reported.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereA fire was reported in a grassy area in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereGardaí attended the scene at Smiths Field in Mountmellick. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe fire was reported in the area where a serious fire had developed the previous month. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenGardaí attended on Saturday night at around 2am. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí were called to investigate reports of a fire at a location in Mountmellick. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí said nobody was present when they arrived and the fire had gone out. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherA serious fire at Smiths Field in Mountmellick on 30 July led to the evacuation of a number of homes. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Aug2026
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Gardaí responded to reports of a fire in Laois at the weekend

    Reports a fire in the same area where a serious fire had developed on 30 July. No suspect, cause or charge is given.