Issue Date: 13/10/2026
‘An Garda Síochána are investigating all the circumstances of a fatal house fire that occurred in the Birchwood area of Waterford City shortly after 5am this morning, Tuesday, 13th October 2026.
Gardaí and emergency services remain at the scene.
An Garda Síochána can confirm two adults (one male and one female) and two children are deceased.
Two other children have been removed from the scene and are receiving hospital treatment for critical injuries.
An incident room has been set up at Waterford Garda Station and a senior investigating officer (SIO) has been appointed. Family Liaison Officers have also been appointed.
An Garda Siochána are appealing for information from anyone who may have been in the vicinity of Birch Avenue, Birchwood, Waterford City in the early hours of Tuesday, 13th October to contact Waterford Garda Station on 051 305300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
As this is an ongoing evolving incident An Garda Síochána is not in a position to provide any further detail at present.’
