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Case No. 1659Fire (cause under investigation) · Co. Kildare · 15 May 2025

Gardaí investigating overnight house fire in Newbridge, Co Kildare

A fire broke out in a semi-detached house in Newbridge's Páirc Mhuire estate, Co Kildare, shortly before 10pm on 15 May 2025, destroying one house and damaging an attached house. No injuries were reported and Gardaí are investigating the cause.

  1. Reported16 May
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatOne house was destroyed and the attached house was also damaged. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatRoads through the estate were closed while emergency services put out the fire. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatNo injuries were reported. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe fire started in a semi-detached house in Newbridge's Páirc Mhuire estate. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe blaze broke out shortly before 10pm on Thursday, 15 May 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenGardaí and emergency services responded at approximately 9:50pm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe scene was sealed off by Gardaí pending an investigation into the cause of the fire. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe scene was preserved for a technical examination. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationEnquiries into the fire are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 May2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigating overnight house fire in estate

    First report of the fire; Gardaí investigating cause; no injuries; scene sealed for technical examination.