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Case No. 16925Arson · Co. Limerick · 17 Jun 2024

Gardaí investigate suspicious fire at derelict house in Ballynanty, Limerick city

Gardaí are investigating a suspicious fire at a derelict house on Shanabooly Road, Ballynanty, Limerick city, on Monday 17 June 2024. Limerick Fire and Rescue Service and gardaí were alerted to the blaze on Monday afternoon, and the fire service received the call shortly after 4pm. No persons were present in the property and no one was injured, but the property was extensively damaged. No arrest or charge has been reported, and the scene has been preserved for technical examination while investigations are ongoing, with gardaí at Mayorstone Park station appealing for information.

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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí are investigating a suspicious fire at a derelict house in Limerick city.
Where
The blaze occurred at a property on Shanabooly Road, Ballynanty.
When
  • Gardaí and the fire service were alerted to the blaze on Monday afternoon, 17 June 2024.
  • The fire service received the call shortly after 4pm.
Cause
The fire has been described as suspicious, and no cause has been confirmed.
Other details
  • Three fire appliances attended the scene, and firefighters fought the blaze for over an hour.
  • No persons were present in the property at the time of the fire.
  • The property was extensively damaged and no persons were injured.
Investigation
  • The scene has been preserved for a technical examination.
  • Investigations are ongoing, and no arrest or charge has been reported.
  • Gardaí at Mayorstone Park station are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating a suspicious fire at a derelict house in Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe blaze occurred at a property on Shanabooly Road, Ballynanty. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenGardaí and the fire service were alerted to the blaze on Monday afternoon. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe fire service received the call shortly after 4pm. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe scene has been preserved for a technical examination. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí at Mayorstone Park station are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThree fire appliances from Mulgrave Street station attended the scene. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherFirefighters fought the blaze for over an hour. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherNo persons were present in the property at the time of the fire. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe property was extensively damaged and no persons were injured. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Jun2024
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigate 'suspicious' house fire in Limerick city

    First report of the incident. Gives the street, the time the call was received, the fire service response, the scene preservation and the garda appeal for information. No suspect, victim or cause is stated beyond the suspicious description.