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Firefighters rescued five people, including a baby, from the top floor of the building in the town’s George’s Street area. Advertisement As a result of the blaze, 28 residents are now homeless but the State has given them emergency accommodation. The CCTV footage shows a man wearing a dark blue puffer jacket with his hood up and gloves set the stairs alight before leaving the centre through the front door. A garda spokesman confirmed the arrests of the two men. “Gardaí in Drogheda, who continue to investigate all of the circumstances surrounding a fire at a residential property in Drogheda, Co. Louth on Friday, 31st October 2025, have arrested two men. “A male (aged in his 20’s) was arrested in Co. Louth on Wednesday night, 5th November 2025, for alleged offences under the Criminal Damage Act 1991. He is currently detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda Station in the Co. Louth area. “This morning, Thursday, a second male (also aged in his 20’s) was arrested for alleged offences under the Criminal Damage Act 1991. He is also currently detained pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda Station in the Co. Louth area,” he said. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Support The Journal Niall O'Connor Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Two arrests in probe into alleged arson at Drogheda Ipas centre”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Two arrests in probe into alleged arson at Drogheda Ipas centre”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. 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