House fire in Killybegs may have been deliberate

An investigation is continuing into a weekend house fire in Killybegs.

The blaze destroyed the house which was vacant at the time.

The incident happened on Friday evening last, shortly after 10pm.

The fire service attended the scene and brought the blaze under control however the house was completely gutted.

Gardai say that the possibility of the fire being started deliberately has not been ruled out.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact Ballyshannon Garda Station.