A garda investigation is underway into the cause of a series of suspicious fires in Shannon overnight.
Property at the rear of a house in Cronin Gardens was damaged after a blaze broke out shortly before 3am, while two other fires were subsequently reported at nearby houses.
A blaze broke out in a shed at the back of a house in Cronin Park in Shannon at around quarter to three in the morning, and the intense heat led to windows shattering.
Crews from Clare County Fire Service brought the blaze under control preventing the fire from spreading to a nearby house and extension and the scene was sealed off to facilitate a Garda forensic examination.
A second fire was reported at a nearby house, while crews were in the area. A bag of clothing that had been left out for a charity to collect, was set on fire leading to the front door of the house being badly damaged.
Both houses were occupied at the time, but no one was injured in either incident.
A smaller fire was reported outside a third property nearby, while a bin was also set alight.
Gardaí say they are working to establish the cause of the fires and are appealing to anyone with information on the incident to contact Shannon Garda Station on 061 365 900. or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
