Gardaí in Navan are investigating all of the circumstances of a fire that occurred at a house in Beechmount Estate, Navan on Wednesday 25th December, 2019.
At approximately 9am Gardaí and local fire and emergency services attended at the scene of a house fire at Beechmount Grove. No persons were home at the time of the fire and no one was injured. Two adjoining houses and their occupants were evacuated to safety.
The fire was brought under control by fire services and the scene was preserved for examination by Garda scenes of crime officers.
A man in his 30s has since been arrested and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Navan Garda Station.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information to contact Navan Garda Station on (046) 903 6100 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
Investigations are ongoing.
