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Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward. Alamy Stock Photo
Ballyfermot
Number of homes evacuated after arson attack in Dublin last night
There were no reports of injuries.
A NUMBER OF homes in Cherry Orchard were evacuated overnight after an arson attack.
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of an incident of criminal damage by fire at a home in Cherry Orchard, Ballyfermot at around 1.40am.
The occupants of a number of houses had to be evacuated, though there were no reports of injuries.
The local fire service extinguished the fire and the scene was preserved for a technical examination which has since been completed.
Investigations are ongoing and gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ballyfermot Garda Station on (01) 6667200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.
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