Event Brief
Oct 13, 2026 at 5:13 AM ET
Fatal fire reported at Waterford home
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Several people are reported to have died in a fire at a home in Birchwood Estate, about 3km outside Waterford city centre. Gardaí and other emergency services are at the scene; police said they could not provide further details while the incident was ongoing.
WHO: Gardaí and other emergency services
WHAT: Emergency services are responding to a fatal fire at a home in Birchwood Estate, Waterford.
WHEN: Reported Oct 13, 2026 at 4:29 AM ET
WHERE: Waterford, Ireland
WHY: Reason not reported.
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