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Four Swiss bar fire victims identified as families of missing prepare to give DNA
Fires
Victims of the New Year's Eve blaze that killed 40 people and injured 119 others in the tourist resort of Crans-Montana have been confirmed.
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Crans-Montana fire: Teenage footballer severely burned as 47 killed
Switzerland
At least 47 people died in the fire in Crans-Montana, thought to have been caused by sparklers placed in champagne bottles
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Moment champagne sparkler starts fire in Swiss bar with 47 dead in 'disaster waiting to happen'
Fires
An explosion in the basement of Le Constellation nightclub in Crans-Montana claimed at least 47 lives during New Year celebrations
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Switzerland ski resort fire latest as Irish officials 'stand ready'
Fires
A state of emergency has been declared - here is all we know so far
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Irish officials 'stand ready' if Irish citizens caught up in fire horror at Swiss ski resort
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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed it is aware of the incident and is maintaining contact with local authorities as emergency services continue to respond to the fire.
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Foul play not suspected after fire at Meath Civil Defence offices
Meath
The building has been handed back to Meath Civil Defence
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'Help us keep our heritage alive': €50,000 needed to restore historic railway signal cabin after blaze
Fires
Last Saturday, a blaze engulfed the signal cabin of Maam Cross train station
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Hundreds of Irish homes at risk as extension lead sold in 184 stores urgently recalled
Product recalls
Irish households are being warned to immediately stop using a widely sold extension lead after a manufacturing fault was found that could cause overheating and possibly fire.
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Electric blanket urgently recalled as Irish users warned to unplug it immediately
Product recalls
B&Q Ireland has issued an urgent recall for an electric blanket sold between November 2024 and December 2025.
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Gardai investigating suspected arson attack at Meath pharmacy
Fires
McQuaid’s Pharmacy in Oldcastle, Meath was extensively damaged in an alleged arson attack
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Family homeless for Christmas after fire destroys home
Fires
The family have become homeless following the blaze
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Ireland air fryer recall warning for Christmas shoppers as popular models could ignite
Air fryers
With Christmas approaching, shoppers in Ireland are being advised to check their air fryer models and batches before gifting or using them as several major recalls have been issued this year.
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Gardai probing horror fire attack on mum-of-two search eight properties in early morning swoop
An Garda Siochana
Alexis Lee Campion, 44, was doused in an accelerant and set on fire in a horrific attack on November 25
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Woman in 90s dies in house fire near Belfast as police say incident is not 'suspicious '
House fires
The incident is not being treated as suspicious at this stage but police are continuing to conduct enquiries into the circumstances of the fire
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'Terrible tragedy' at Irish train station as major fire engulfs entire cabin
Galway
A major fire has engulfed Maam Cross train station in Co Galway, destroying the station cabin.
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Well known criminal suspected of ordering firebomb that killed toddler and grandaunt in Offaly
Offaly
This paper has learned that a well known criminal is suspected to have orchestrated the attack on a house in Edenderry, Co Offaly, after his associate was attacked by another prisoner in a jail bust-up the day prior.
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Gardai launch probe after lit newspaper put through letterbox in terrifying incident
Donegal
Gardai are treating the incident as an arson attempt
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Number of people rescued from apartment building in Tipperary after blaze breaks out
Fires
Fire crews rushed into action after the blaze broke out in Clonmel, Tipperary
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Dedicated hotline for Irish people concerned for loved ones in Hong Kong after massive apartment fire
Hong Kong
The Consulate General of Ireland in Hong Kong confirmed it was aware of the fire and is monitoring the situation
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Man, 70s, dies in Tipperary house fire tragedy as Gardai launch investigation
Irish News
The scene remains preserved this morning to allow for a technical examination
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Massive fire erupts at Tipperary house with emergency services on scene
Tipperary
Emergency services are currently tackling a major house fire in Carrigeen, Clonmel, Co Tipperary.
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Dublin Fire Brigade spring into action to extinguish blaze in vacant house
Dublin Fire Brigade
Crews attached to Kilbarrack and North Strand fire stations were quick to the scene
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Gardaí investigating after arson attack on Sligo home
Arson
There were no injuries following the incident in the early hours of Tuesday morning
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Calls for extra Gardaí in Limerick town following arson attack on camper van
Limerick
Gardaí are investigating a motive for the attack, including that it may be linked to a dispute or tensions between rival local groups
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