He's currently being detained at a Garda station in the region.
A man in his 50s has been arrested in relation to a fire in the midlands.
The blaze broke out in the Grafton Court area of Longford Town in the early hours of Sunday, July 28th.
Residents in overhead apartments were evacuated as a result of the fire.
Gardaí have arrested a man in relation to the blaze today - he's currently being detained at a Garda station in Longford.
However, officers are continuing to investigate all circumstances surrounding the matter, and are asking anyone with information to contact them.
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