Fire destroys Coolock store

Garda technical experts will begin an examination today to try to determine the cause of afire that destroyed the Atlantic Homecare…

Garda technical experts will begin an examination today to try to determine the cause of afire that destroyed the Atlantic Homecare store in Coolock, Dublin, yesterday. Gardai on the scene said staff bad told them they did not believe the fire was accidental, but Atlantic Homecare's managing director, Mr Pat McGuane, said they had no idea yet how the fire started.

Five units of Dublin Fire Brigade fought the blaze, which, could be seen over much of, north Dublin.

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