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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4322Fire (suspected arson) · Co. Galway · 14 Dec 2025

House and caravan destroyed in fire in Athenry, Co. Galway

A car caught fire outside a residential property in Athenry, Co. Galway, at around 4am on 14 December 2025, and the fire spread to completely destroy a nearby house and caravan. No injuries were reported and Gardaí are investigating the cause.

  1. Reported14 Dec
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA car caught fire outside a residential property in Athenry, Co. Galway. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whatThe fire spread to engulf a nearby house and caravan. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whatThe house, caravan and car in the driveway were completely destroyed. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whenEmergency services responded shortly after 4am on 14 December 2025. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • causeThe fire began in a vehicle and spread to a nearby property. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • investigationGardaí investigations into the fire are ongoing. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • otherNo injuries were reported. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • otherThe fire was brought under control. (galwaybeo.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Dec2025
    Reportedgalwaybeo.ie, first report
    Watch: Gardai hunting fire starters as Galway home burns to ground

    First report of the fire; Gardaí investigating cause, no injuries reported, house and caravan destroyed.