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Case No. 15731Arson · Co. Limerick · 20 Oct 2024

Suspected arson attack on house being renovated in Limerick

Gardaí are investigating a suspected arson attack on a house being renovated on Hyde Road in Limerick city. The fire was reported to emergency services at 3.30am on Sunday, 20 October 2024, and three appliances from Limerick Fire and Rescue Service attended. Firefighters extinguished the blaze and returned to base shortly after 4am, and the house, which was undergoing improvement works, was extensively damaged. No suspect or victim has been named and no arrest or charge has been reported. The latest development is that a garda spokesperson said enquiries are ongoing.

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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí are investigating a suspected arson attack on a house being renovated in Limerick city.
Where
The fire was at a property on Hyde Road, Limerick city.
When
The fire was reported to emergency services at 3.30am on Sunday, 20 October 2024.
Cause
The fire is suspected to be arson.
Investigation
A garda spokesperson said enquiries are ongoing.
Other details
  • Three appliances from Limerick Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene.
  • Firefighters returned to base shortly after 4am, after extinguishing the fire.
  • The house was undergoing improvement works and was extensively damaged in the blaze.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating a suspected arson attack on a house being renovated in Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe fire was at a property on Hyde Road. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe fire was reported to emergency services at 3.30am on Sunday. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeThe fire is suspected to be arson. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationA garda spokesperson said enquiries are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThree appliances from Limerick Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherFirefighters returned to base shortly after 4am, after extinguishing the fire. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe house was undergoing improvement works and was extensively damaged in the blaze. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Oct2024
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Suspected arson attack on house being renovated in Limerick

    Reports a suspected arson fire at a house under renovation on Hyde Road, with fire service attendance and damage details. Does not describe a shooting or any injuries, and names no suspect or victim. Different incident from the Ballinacurra Weston shooting on the same road.