A fire in Waterford killed four people, including a couple and their two children, in an arson attack linked to a drug debt. The victims were Philip and Kim English, along with their sons Callum, 12, and Jayden, 9. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning in the Birchwood area of the city.
Emergency services were called to the house shortly after 5 a.M. The family had been living in fear, reportedly targeted in connection with a drug debt. Witnesses described the scene as terrifying, with screams heard like in a horror film. The family had previously asked to be rehoused, according to local reports.
Authorities are investigating the incident as a murder. Gardaí have appealed for information from anyone who was in the area between 4:30 a.M. And 5:30 a.M. On Tuesday. Multiple searches have taken place, but no arrests have been made. A fundraiser has been launched to support the family.
The case is linked to a drugs gang, with police believing the family was targeted over a debt. The tragedy has sparked calls for justice and support for the victims’ loved ones. The community remains shaken by the incident.
