Man, 30s, arrested after several vehicles set on fire at Cork Airport car park
A man has been arrested after a number of vehicles were set on fire at Cork Airport Business Park in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Gardaí were called to the scene after receiving reports of criminal damage at a car park in the area at around 1.15am.
The Cork City Fire Service also attended and managed to bring the blazes under control.
It is understood several vehicles, including a minibus and a truck, were set alight during the incident and suffered significant damage. Flights at Cork Airport were unaffected by the fires.
A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene and is currently being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
Gardaí say investigations into the incident are ongoing.
A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí attended the scene of criminal damage that occurred at Cork Airport Business Park, in the early hours of this morning Tuesday 10th June, 2025 at approximately 1.15am
"A number of cars were set alight and the Cork City fire service extinguished the fires.
"One male, aged in his early 30s was arrested at the scene and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. Investigations ongoing."
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