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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5097Arson (fire) · Co. Dublin · 16 Sep 2024

Sixth fire at Coolock refugee site on Malahide Road, Dublin

Gardaí launched an investigation after a fire broke out at the former Crown Paints site on Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17, on 16 September 2024. It was the sixth fire at the site, which is earmarked as accommodation for asylum seekers, and no injuries were reported.

  1. Reported17 Sep
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
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  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatA fire broke out at the former Crown Paints site on Malahide Road, Coolock (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe site is earmarked as accommodation for asylum seekers (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatNo injuries were reported (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe fire was brought under control by fire services (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe fire occurred at around 10:15pm on Monday 16 September 2024 (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí launched an investigation into the fire (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations into the fire are ongoing (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Sep2024
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai launch investigation after sixth blaze at Coolock refugee site

    Reports the sixth fire at the Coolock site and the launch of a Garda investigation; no arrests or suspects identified.