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Case No. 13388Criminal damage by fire · Co. Donegal · 18 Jun 2025

Gardaí investigate possibly malicious fire at property near Dunfanaghy

A fire at a vacant property under construction in Kill, near Dunfanaghy, Co Donegal, on 18 June 2025 was extinguished by gardaí. Gardaí say it has not been ruled out that the fire was started maliciously and are appealing for dash-cam footage.

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Key facts

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  • whatA fire at a property under construction near Dunfanaghy may have been started maliciously. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatGardaí had to extinguish the fire shortly before 10pm. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe property is in Kill and is currently vacant. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe fire occurred on 18 June. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeGardaí have not ruled out that the fire was started maliciously. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí want to speak with anyone who travelled along the N56 with a dash-cam between 9pm and 10pm on 18 June. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with relevant information is asked to contact Ballyshannon Garda Station. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Jun2025
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Gardaí believe property fire near Dunfanaghy was ‘started maliciously’

    First report of the incident. Gardaí say the fire may have been started maliciously and ask anyone who travelled the N56 with a dash-cam between 9pm and 10pm on 18 June to contact Ballyshannon Garda Station.