Gardai are treating a fire that destroyed a home in Drimnagh as a suspected arson incident.
The blaze occurred at an address on Benmadigan Road in the Dublin 12 suburb on Wednesday night. Emergency services rushed to the scene where, thankfully, no injuries were reported.
Dublin Fire Brigade brought the fire back under control, and the scene was preserved and technically examined by gardai. And officers have now appealed for anyone who has any information to come forward.
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They said: "Gardai are investigating a suspected criminal damage by fire incident that occurred on the evening of Wednesday 5th April 2023 in the Dublin 12 area. At approximately 9:20pm, gardai received reports of a residence on fire on the Benmadigan Road in Drimnagh. No injuries to persons was reported.
"The fire was extinguished by Dublin Fire Brigade. The residence was extensively damaged during the course of this incident.
"The scene was preserved and was technically examined. Garda investigations are ongoing.
"Gardai are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward. Anyone with any information that can assist Gardaí with this investigation are asked to contact Sundrive Road Garda Station on 01 6666600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
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