Justiça · Incêndio em WaterfordQuatro mortos, duas crianças em estado crítico enquanto incêndio em Waterford se torna investigação de homicídioEscrito 13 de outubro de 2026 às 13:44 UTCAssistirTranscrição0:07A house fire in Waterford killed a man, a woman, and two children.0:11Two other children are critically injured, and police have opened a murder0:15investigation into an arson attack.0:17Investigators still have to determine how the fire was started and who's0:20responsible.0:21Police confirmed four deaths later in the morning.0:24Two other children were removed from the house and taken to hospital with critical0:28injuries.0:29Their latest reported condition remains critical.0:31The house is on Birch Avenue in the Birchwood Estate in the Kilcohan area of0:35Waterford.0:36The earlier street name, Burwood Avenue, was wrong.0:39The estate is about three kilometers south of the city center, off Killier Road and0:44near the Ring Road.0:45The property is a two-story, semi-detached house.0:47The neighborhood is also known locally as the St.0:50John's Park area.0:51The household is understood to have been a couple and their four children, with both0:54parents and two children among those killed.0:56Police haven't publicly named the victims.0:59Fire crews found a well-developed fire when they arrived.1:02Units from surrounding stations began firefighting immediately and removed1:06casualties from the house.1:07They extinguished the fire, then handed the scene to police.1:10Gas Networks Ireland also attended.1:18Waterford Fire Service received the emergency call at about 5:13 in the morning.1:23Garda E Ireland's police service described the incident as happening shortly after1:275.1:28The call reached cruise on Tuesday, October 13th.1:30By lunchtime, police had changed the investigation's status.1:33During the morning, investigators were examining the cause with suspected arson1:37among their lines of inquiry.1:38Around lunchtime, Garda E announced a murder investigation into an arson attack.1:42That is the current status of the criminal inquiry.1:45Investigators are examining whether a petrol bomb was used.1:48That possibility is not yet confirmed.1:50Police haven't explained the precise way the fire was started or identified who's1:54responsible.1:55They haven't announced an arrest.1:56Investigators and local representatives have urged people to avoid speculation about2:00targeting or motive.2:01Garda E have set up an incident room at Waterford Garda Station and appointed a2:05senior investigating officer.2:07Family liaison officers have also been assigned.2:09Police have preserved the scene and officers have been making door-to-door2:13inquiries.2:14Police want to hear from anyone who is near Birch Avenue in Birchwood during the2:17early hours of Tuesday.2:19Their appeal covers people who were in the vicinity that morning and may have2:22information about what happened.2:24Witnesses can contact Waterford Garda Station on2:27051-305-300.2:30The Garda confidential line is 1800-666-111.2:35Information can also be given at any Garda station.2:38The two surviving children were initially taken to University Hospital Waterford.2:42A transfer to Crumlin was initially planned.2:44They were later understood to have moved to a better resourced hospital in Dublin,2:48but the transfer and final receiving hospital haven't been formally confirmed.2:52The children remain reported in critical condition.2:54There's been no public announcement of an improvement.2:57The immediate medical concern continues alongside the murder investigation and the3:01support being offered to people affected by the fire.3:03Irish Prime Minister Mikal Martin expressed condolences to everyone affected.3:07He thanked the first responders and asked people to give them and Garda E room to3:11work.3:11He described the situation as very worrying and deeply disturbing.3:15Waterford Member of Parliament David Cullinane said, I'm just utterly heartbroken.3:20He said he knew the family well and had met the man very recently.3:23He described devastation in the estate and across the wider Waterford community.3:27Cullinane also warned against speculation on social media.3:31He said it was unhelpful and upsetting while firm facts were still emerging.3:35The council has opened a place for people affected by the fire to get refreshments3:39and use facilities.3:40Butler Community Center in St.3:42John's Park is serving as the support hub.3:44Waterford City and County Council says refreshments and facilities are available for3:48people affected by the Birchwood fire.3:50The center's postcode is X91FEP4.3:53The Council's contact number is 0818-10-2020.3:56Its notice provides an email contact as well.3:58The hub is open for those affected with refreshments and access to facilities.Ler o artigoCronologia da históriaHeyDexO vídeo curto ↗Quem noticiou o quêPontos noticiados por mais de um veículoCondition of the two surviving children3 veículosGardaí's appeal for witnesses and information3 veículosDeaths in the Waterford house fire2 veículosGardaí's early investigation of the fire2 veículosFire crews found a well-developed blaze2 veículosTime the fire service was alerted2 veículosSenior Garda investigation arrangements2 veículosCommunity support hub and services2 veículosMicheál Martin's response to the deaths2 veículosPontos noticiados por um só veículo15Noticiado apenas por Sky NewsGardaí's request to avoid speculation13 de out., 10:31 UTCNoticiado apenas por RTÉ NewsKim English died in the fire13 de out., 19:00 UTCPhilip English died in the fire13 de out., 19:00 UTCTwo of Kim and Philip English's children died13 de out., 19:00 UTCCallum English died in the fire13 de out., 20:56 UTCJaden English died in the fire13 de out., 20:56 UTCMurder investigation into the fire13 de out., 19:00 UTCWhether the fire was deliberately started13 de out., 19:00 UTCIncendiary device thrown at the front door13 de out., 19:00 UTCHouse declared a crime scene13 de out., 20:56 UTCGarda raids targeting people linked to drugs gangs13 de out., 20:56 UTCDrug-related intimidation as a line of inquiry13 de out., 19:00 UTCArrests made in the investigation13 de out., 19:00 UTCEarlier incidents targeting the family home13 de out., 19:00 UTCTechnical examination of the house13 de out., 20:56 UTCCada linha é a afirmação como a registramos da reportagem daquele veículo. 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