GARDAI are investigating after a suspected arson attack on a house that was being renovated in Limerick city.
The blaze at a property on the Hyde Road was reported to emergency services at 3.30am this Sunday morning. Three appliances from Limerick Fire and Rescue Service responded to the scene.
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The firefighters returned to base after extinguising the fire shortly after 4am. Limerick Live understands that the house, which was undergoing improvement works, was extensively damaged in the blaze.
A garda spokesperson said gardai were alerted by local fire services after fire damage was caused to a house under construction on Hyde Road, Limerick in the early hours of this morning, Sunday, October 20.
"Enquiries are ongoing," said a garda spokesperson.
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