Arson suspected in fire at old people’s home

GARDAÍ suspect an arsonist was responsible for a blaze at an old people’s home last night.

Arson suspected in fire at old people’s home
Fri, 26 Oct, 2007 - 01:00
Sean O’Riordan

More than 10 elderly residents were evacuated after the fire broke out in a sheltered housing complex in Cork city.

The fire was spotted at about 7.40pm at Prosperity Square, off Barrack Street.

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