Waterford City Housing Estate Fire Update (as of 13:00) 13/10/26

The KCLR Daily with Brian Redmond · Oct 13, 2026 · 8m

Dermot Keyes – KCLR News. Gardaí have begun a murder investigation and have confirmed that the fire at the house in Waterford was an arson attack. The fire started in the Birchwood area of Waterford City shortly after 5am this morning. In a statement, gardaí confirmed that this is now a "multiple murder and arson attack" and are appealing to anyone with information to come forward. Earlier, it was confirmed that two adults, one male and one female, and two children died in the fire. Two other children have been removed from the scene and are receiving hospital treatment for critical injuries.