Waterford House Fire Investigation
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- Jonathan McCambridgeEvening Standard
- Rich BoothThe Independent
- By Mícheál Ó ScannáilEvening Standard
- Paris IbellThe Independent
- Gareth MacnameeDaily Mail
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In a statement, Waterford Fire Service said it was alerted to a house fire at Birchwood Avenue at 5.13am on Tuesday.
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Irish police open murder investigation after four killed in ‘deeply disturbing’ Waterford arson attack
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- 13 Oct
In a statement, Waterford Fire Service said it was alerted to a house fire at Birchwood Avenue at 5.13am on Tuesday.
- 14 Oct
'Gardaí in Waterford are appealing to any person who has information on this multiple murder and arson attack to speak with investigating members.
Coverage 12 articles
- 14 Oct Murder investigation continues into fire that killed four in Waterford
Evening Standard - 14 Oct Murder investigation continues into fire that killed four in Waterford
Evening Standard - 14 Oct Murder investigation continues into fire that killed four in Waterford
Evening Standard - 14 Oct Murder investigation continues into fire that killed four in Waterford
Evening Standard - 14 Oct Hunt for 'killer' after couple and two children die in house fire - and two more youngsters fight for their lives: 'Arson attack' on innocent family followed years of intimidation
Daily Mail 
13 Oct Murder probe launched after four people die in arson attack on Waterford house
Evening Standard- 13 Oct Murder probe launched after four people die in arson attack on Waterford house
Evening Standard - 13 Oct Murder probe launched after four people die in arson attack on Waterford house
Evening Standard 
13 Oct Irish police open murder investigation after four killed in ‘deeply disturbing’ Waterford arson attack
The Independent
13 Oct Waterford ‘plunged into utter devastation’ following fatal house fire
Evening Standard
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- 13 Oct Reports of several killed in Ireland as crews tackle Waterford house fire
The Independent 
13 Oct Fatalities reported in Waterford fire
Evening Standard
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