Irish authorities continue their investigation into a deliberate house fire in Dublin that left five individuals injured during New Year’s Eve celebrations. The incident occurred at a residential property on Creston Avenue in the Finglas area during the critical hours between midnight and 1:00 AM on December 31st.
According to Gardaí (Irish police), the victims comprised three teenagers, a woman in her twenties, and another woman in her forties. While four of the five injured persons have been discharged from medical care, the woman in her forties remains hospitalized with serious injuries. Medical officials have confirmed her condition is currently stable.
The attack has raised significant concerns within the Finglas community, with law enforcement appealing to the public for assistance. Investigators are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the Creston Avenue vicinity during the specified time frame. The deliberate nature of the fire has been confirmed, classifying the incident as an arson attack rather than an accidental blaze.
Community representatives have expressed solidarity with the victims and their families while calling for calm as the investigation progresses. The incident marks a concerning start to the new year for the North Dublin community, with local authorities increasing patrols in the area as a precautionary measure.