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Case No. 1391Criminal damage by fire (arson) · Co. Kildare · 2 Jul 2025

Gardaí investigate suspected arson at Sallins home, Co Kildare

Gardaí responded to a suspected arson attack at a residence in Sallins, Co Kildare, at about 1am on 2 July 2025, classed as criminal damage by fire. Members of Kildare Fire Service brought the blaze under control, and no injuries were reported. KFM reported that a pet dog died in the blaze, which the Leinster Leader could not confirm. No suspect has been named and no arrest or charge has been reported. Gardaí said on 3 and 7 July 2025 that investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reported3 Jul
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí responded to a suspected arson attack classed as criminal damage by fire at a residence.
Where
The fire occurred at a residence in Sallins, County Kildare.
When
The fire occurred at approximately 1am on 2 July 2025.
Cause
The incident is being treated as a suspected arson attack.
Investigation
  • Members of Kildare Fire Service brought the blaze under control.
  • Gardaí confirmed that investigations into the criminal damage by fire are ongoing.
Other details
  • No injuries were reported.
  • KFM reported that a pet dog died in the blaze, which the Leinster Leader could not confirm.
  • The Irish Mirror reported the incident on 3 July 2025 and the Leinster Leader reported it on 7 July 2025.
Charges
No suspect has been named and no arrest or charge has been reported.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA suspected arson attack occurred at a residence in Sallins, Co Kildare. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at a residence in Sallins, Co Kildare. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe fire occurred at a residence in Sallins, County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred at approximately 1am on 2 July 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe fire occurred at about 1am on 2 July 2025. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí investigations into the criminal damage by fire are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherNo injuries were reported following the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherNo injuries were reported. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherKFM reported that a pet dog died in the blaze. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 7 Jul2025
    Reportedkildarenow.com, its first report
    Criminal damage by fire incident in Sallins prompts Kildare garda probe

    First report of the incident. Gardaí confirmed the fire and said investigations are ongoing. KFM reported that a pet dog died in the blaze, which the Leader could not confirm.

  2. 3 Jul2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí launch probe after arson attack at home

    Initial Gardaí press release confirming the arson incident and ongoing investigation.