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Case No. 2318Arson · Co. Dublin · 15 Feb 2025

Gardaí suspect arson after six people including two children rescued from burning house in Ballyfermot

Six people, including two children, were rescued from a burning house on Cherry Orchard Avenue, Ballyfermot, Dublin, at approximately 4:35am on Saturday, 15 February 2025, and all six were hospitalised and treated for smoke inhalation. Dublin Fire Brigade extinguished the fire, which caused extensive damage to the property. Gardaí are treating the incident as arson and a formal investigation has been launched by the Crime South Unit based at Clondalkin Station. A full forensic and technical examination of the scene has been completed, and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, including road users and pedestrians in the vicinity. No suspects have been identified to date.

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Key facts

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What happened
  • Six people, including two children, were rescued from the burning building and all six were hospitalised and treated for smoke inhalation.
  • The fire caused extensive damage to the property.
  • Gardaí are treating the incident as arson.
Where
The fire occurred at a residence on Cherry Orchard Avenue, Ballyfermot, Dublin.
When
The incident occurred at approximately 4:35am on Saturday, 15 February 2025.
Other details
  • Dublin Fire Brigade extinguished the fire.
  • No suspects have been identified.
Investigation
  • A full forensic and technical examination of the scene was completed.
  • The investigation is being conducted by the Crime South Unit based at Clondalkin Station.
  • Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, including road users and pedestrians in the vicinity.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSix people were rescued from the burning building. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatTwo children were among those rescued. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatAll six rescued people were hospitalised and treated for smoke inhalation. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatDublin Fire Brigade extinguished the fire. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe fire caused extensive damage to the property. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatGardaí are treating the incident as arson. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe fire occurred at a residence on Cherry Orchard Avenue, Ballyfermot. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at approximately 4:35am on Saturday, 15 February 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA full forensic and technical examination of the scene was completed. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe investigation is being conducted by the Crime South Unit based at Clondalkin Station. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses, including road users and pedestrians in the vicinity. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Feb2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí suspect arson after two children rescued from burning building in Dublin

    Initial report of the arson incident with Gardaí witness appeal; no suspects identified.

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