Second daytime house fire in Limerick in less than a week
Firefighters from Rathkeale, Foynes and Newcastle West all responded to the scene in Pallaskenry
FIREFIGHTERS responded to a second house blaze during the day in County Limerick in less than a week.
The fire broke out in a home in Castletown, Pallaskenry shortly after 5pm on Friday. Firefighters from Rathkeale, Foynes and Newcastle West all responded to the blaze. They remained at the scene until 9.30pm to bring it under control.
On the previous Sunday, October 18, a residential dwelling in Manister, Croom was badly damaged after a fire broke around 5pm (see story below).
Following the house fire in Pallaskenry, a garda spokesperson said gardai assisted Limerick Fire and Rescue Service at the scene of a residential fire in Pallaskenry, County Limerick at approximately 5.30pm.
“No injuries have been reported,” said the garda spokesperson, following a media query from Limerick Live.
It is not known what caused the blaze but foul play is not suspected.
Extensive fire and smoke damage was caused to the home.