Issue Date: 15/02/2025
Gardaí in Ballyfermot are appealing for witnesses following a fire at a residence on Cherry Orchard Avenue, Ballyfermot, which occurred on Saturday, 15th February 2025.
At approximately 4:35 am, Gardaí from the Clondalkin Community Engagement Area responded to a report of a fire at the property. Dublin Fire Brigade extinguished the fire, which extensively damaged the property. Six occupants, including two children, were rescued from the house and treated in hospital for smoke inhalation.
The fire is being treated as arson and is under investigation by members of the Crime South Unit based at Clondalkin Station. A full forensic and technical examination of the scene has been completed.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information relating to this incident to come forward. They are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who was in the vicinity of Cherry Orchard Avenue at the time of the incident, including road users and pedestrians.
Anyone with video footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballyfermot Garda Station on 01 666 7200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.
