Gardaí in Shannon are investigating an incident which occurred at an apartment in the Town Centre on Friday last.
The incident of criminal damage by fire took place last Friday the 25th September just before 9pm. Fireworks were being set off recklessly in the Town Park and one firework went through an open window of a second floor apartment, setting fire to the net curtains.
Fortunately the injured party was in the apartment at the time was able to deal with the fire quickly.
Gardaí are asking anyone who witnessed these fireworks being set off or have any information about this or the incident itself, to please contact Shannon Gardaí on 061 365900.
Gardaí say they hope this incident will serve as a warning to those who are setting off fireworks that they can get misdirected and pose an immediate risk to locals.