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Two arrested in Drogheda IPAS centre fire investigation

The blaze broke out at the building in Drogheda on 31 October
The blaze broke out at the building in Drogheda on 31 October

Two men have been arrested in connection with the investigation into a fire at a building housing International Protection applicants in Co Louth on Halloween night.

Four children, including a baby, were among five people rescued from the top floor of the IPAS centre in Drogheda on 31 October.

A man, aged in his 20s, was arrested in Co Louth last night, while a second man, also aged in his 20s, was arrested this morning.

Both are being held at a garda station in Louth.

Gardaí said that investigations into the fire are ongoing.