Criminal damage by fire incident in Sallins prompts Kildare garda probe

Criminal damage by fire incident in Sallins prompts Kildare garda probe. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAYplaceholder image
Criminal damage by fire incident in Sallins prompts Kildare garda probe. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

No injuries were reported, according to a garda spokesperson

A criminal damage by fire incident which occurred in Sallins has led to a County Kildare garda investigation.

When asked by the Leinster Leader about the incident, a garda spokesperson replied: "Gardaí responded to an incident of criminal damage by fire that occurred at a residence in Sallins, County Kildare at approximately 1am on July 2, 2025.

"No injuries were reported."

The spokesperson added: "Investigations are ongoing."

In addition, KFM reported in its coverage of the event: "No injuries were reported, but KFM understands that a pet dog died in the blaze."

The Leader emailed the Acting Chief Fire Officer with Kildare County Council to confirm if this was the case, but did not receive a response in time for the publication of this article.

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