ALMOST a month after Waston Hire was destroyed in a major fire in Letterkenny, owner John Watson is in negotiations with a landlord for a new premises which is expected to be finalised in the next two weeks. It marks an important milestone for the well known businessman as he embarks on a daunting challenge […]
“So lucky no one died”
LETTERKENNY businessman John Watson said they are very lucky no one was killed in the major fire that burned down his premises and caused substantial damage to a HSE storage unit on Monday evening. It was only by chance Mr Watson was not in the building when the devastating blaze broke out. Several staff members […]
Man charged with alleged criminal damage following fire
A MAN has been charged with alleged criminal damage following a fire that broke out in the Annagry area yesterday. Thomas Brennan, Loughanoran, Anngary appeared before Dungloe District Court this morning where he was granted bail but with strict conditions attached. Brennan was arrested and taken to Milford Garda Station and was subsequently charged at […]
Substantial damage caused following Killea blaze
SUBSTANTIAL damage was caused as a result of a fire at a garage in Killea last night which took a cross border effort to put out. It took units from Derry, Letterkenny and Buncrana three and a half hours to get the fire under control. The fire caused substantial damage to the building itself, a […]
Gardai investigating cause of Killea fire
GARDAI are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out in Killea last night. The blaze occurred at a garage at 11.15pm when the Fire Service were called to the scene. A spokesperson for the Gardai told the Donegal News this morning: “Gardaí were called to the scene of a fire that occurred at […]
Investigation after fire breaks out in Raphoe
AN investigation has been launched following the outbreak of a fire at a property on the Diamond in Raphoe in the early hours of this morning. The fire broke out at around 4am and fire fighters managed to get the blaze under control but considerable damage has been caused. A Spokesperson for the Gardai told […]
Van fire brought traffic to a standstill
Emergency services were tasked to the scene shortly before 6pm.
Extreme fire risk as temperatures soar
The HSE has also issued advice to those with serious health conditions on how best to avoid unnecessary risks in the heat.
Gorse fire destroys forest in Gaoth Dobhair
A GORSE fire that broke out in Cnoc Fola on Thursday afternoon destroyed a forest much used by the community. Fire engines from Gaoth Dobhair, Falcarragh and Dungloe rushed to the scene at around 1.30pm as local residents tried to keep the blaze on Chapel Road under control. However, it spread quickly and nearby residents […]
Man died after television caught fire in Raphoe
THE man who died in Raphoe in a house fire has been named locally as Wilson McGirr, a well known farmer in the area. It is believed Mr McGirr’s television caught fire on Monday night and fearing the fire would spread he managed to get the TV set outside. After getting the attention of neighbours […]