Garda station in Co Monaghan suffers huge damage in overnight fire

A garda station in Monaghan was extensively damaged in a fire on Monday morning.

At around 5:30am, Emyvale Garda Station was reported to be in flames.

Gardai are now appealing for any witnesses or anyone who noticed anything suspicious to make contact.

The scene was attended by gardai and members of the fire service who extinguished the flame.

A spokesman said: “Gardaí in Monaghan are appealing for witnesses to a fire that occurred at Emyvale Garda Station, County Monaghan in the early hours of Monday 28th October 2019.

Emyvale Garda Station. (Philip Fitzpatrick)

“Extensive damage has been caused to the building. The scene is preserved pending a full Garda Forensic Examination. No injuries reported. Investigations are continuing to establish the cause of the fire.

“Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses of this incident or anyone who may have noticed anything suspicious in the area between the hours of 3am and 5.30am to come forward.

“Gardaí are also appealing to any motorists travelling in the area between 3am and 5.30am who may have dashcam footage to contact Gardaí.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Monaghan Garda Station on 047 77200 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.”