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Case No. 14157Arson · Co. Donegal · 21 Mar 2025

Gardaí investigate suspected arson at derelict Letterkenny house

A fire broke out at a derelict house in Meadowbank Park, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, shortly after 4.30pm on Friday 21 March 2025. Gardaí believe it was started maliciously, and nobody was injured. The fire brigade and other emergency services attended the scene. DonegalLive reported the incident on 25 March 2025, when Gardaí appealed for anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area, or who has dash-cam footage from Meadowbank Park or Long Lane between 4pm and 4.30pm, to contact them. No arrest or charge has been reported.

  1. Reported25 Mar
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí are investigating a suspected arson at a derelict house.
Where
The fire was at a derelict house in Meadowbank Park, Letterkenny, Co Donegal.
When
The fire happened shortly after 4.30pm on Friday 21 March 2025.
Cause
Gardaí believe the fire was started maliciously.
Investigation
  • Gardaí appealed to anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area to contact them in Letterkenny.
  • Gardaí asked anyone who travelled with a dash-cam in the Meadowbank Park or Long Lane area between 4pm and 4.30pm to provide the footage.
Other details
  • Nobody was injured in the fire.
  • The fire brigade, Gardaí and other emergency services attended the scene.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe fire was at a derelict house in Meadowbank Park, Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe fire happened shortly after 4.30pm on Friday 21 March 2025. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeThe fire is believed to have been started maliciously. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí believe the fire at the derelict house was started maliciously. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí appealed to anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area to contact them in Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí asked anyone who travelled with a dash-cam in the Meadowbank Park or Long Lane area between 4pm and 4.30pm to provide the footage. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherNobody was injured in the fire. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Mar2025
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Garda probe arson at derelict house in Letterkenny

    First report of the fire. Gardaí believe it was started maliciously and have appealed for witnesses and dash-cam footage.