Investigation launched into suspected arson attack at former school in Tipperary
Gardaí investigate possible arson attack at site of former school in county Tipperary
An investigation has been launched into a suspected arson attack at the site of a former school in county Tipperary.
The blaze broke out late on Wednesday night, at the former primary school on the Rocklow road in Fethard, Tipperary.
Three appliances from Clonmel Fire Station, accompanied by a water tender from Cashel, extinguished the fire shortly after midnight.
No injuries were reported, however the building, which had been unoccupied for a number of years, was extensively damaged.
In a statement, gardaí said they are "investigating a suspected criminal damage by fire incident that occurred at approximately 9:20pm on Wednesday, January 3,2024 at an unoccupied building in Fethard, county Tipperary".
The scene is being preserved for technical examination and investigations are ongoing.