Two arrested following Waterford fatal house fire
A man and a woman have been detained in connection with a deadly arson attack in Waterford that claimed four lives. The tragic fire occurred early on 13 October in Birchwood, with two children still critically ill in hospital.
An Garda Síochána have arrested a male in his twenties and a female in her thirties as part of the ongoing investigation into the fatal house fire in Birchwood, Waterford. The fire, which took place shortly after 5am on 13 October 2026, resulted in the deaths of four people at 7 Birch Avenue.
Both suspects are currently held under the Criminal Justice Act at a Garda station in the Eastern region. Meanwhile, the two children injured in the blaze remain in critical condition at Children’s Health Ireland Crumlin. The house remains sealed off as a crime scene while the Garda Technical Bureau conducts a thorough examination.
Post-mortems on the deceased have been completed, though results are withheld for operational reasons. Family Liaison Officers continue supporting the bereaved family. Gardaí urge anyone with information or dashcam footage from the area between 4.30am and 5.30am on that day to come forward. Contact details include Waterford Garda Station on 051 305300 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111.