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Gardaí Launch Murder Investigation After Waterford Petrol Bomb Fire

By Drooid · Oct 13, 2026, 3:23 PM UTC · How we work

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Gardaí Launch Murder Probe

An Garda Síochána launched a murder investigation into the Waterford house fire.
The fire started shortly after 5 am on 13 October 2026 at Birch Avenue, Birchwood.
Two adults and two children died in the blaze.
Two other children were rescued and are in critical condition.
Gardaí set up an incident room at Waterford station, assigned liaison officers, and appealed for tips.

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Police suspect arson

Police suspect the blaze was caused by a petrol bomb, indicating possible arson.
Gas Networks Ireland dispatched crews to the Birchwood house to inspect for gas-related hazards.
Emergency services transferred two critically injured children to Crumlin Children’s Hospital.
Neighbour Joanne Bailey urged residents to use the Butler Community Centre support hub.

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Gardaí Launch Murder Probe

An Garda Síochána launched a murder investigation into the Waterford house fire.
The fire started shortly after 5 am on 13 October 2026 at Birch Avenue, Birchwood.
Two adults and two children died in the blaze.
Two other children were rescued and are in critical condition.
Gardaí set up an incident room at Waterford station, assigned liaison officers, and appealed for tips.

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