It happened in the late hours of Monday night.
Gardaí are investigating a fire that broke out at a house in the midlands.
The incident occurred in the late hours of Monday night in an unoccupied residence.
Fire Brigade attended the scene and managed to contain the fire.
Gardaí are treating the incident as potentially suspicious.
Anyone with information or who may have been in the area at the time is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station.
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