Fire at docks complex was started deliberately, say gardaí

GARDAÍ believe yesterday’s massive fire which destroyed a towering silo complex on Cork’s south docks was started deliberately.

They were waiting for clearance from the fire brigade last night before allowing forensic experts in to examine the gutted silo on the 30-acre R&H Hall storage depot complex on Kennedy Quay.

The results of both fire service and garda forensic examinations are expected to confirm it was arson.