Investigation launched after house absolutely gutted by fire in Offaly

An investigation has been launched after a vacant house was gutted by fire in Offaly on Wednesday evening. 

Emergency services attended the scene in Clara on Wednesday evening at approximately 7.30pm and brought the fire at the burning building under control. 

As the dramatic picture above that was shared on social media shows, the house was completely destroyed in the blaze. 

No injuries have been reported but gardai say investigations are ongoing and are appealing to anyone with information or with footage of the fire to contact them.