Claims extracted
18
sentences that state something as happening or true
Uncertain
0%
0 of 18 hedged
("reportedly", "may", "according to")
Leaning
not political
takes no side on a contested political question
Publisher signals
65/100
Evening Standard's corrections and
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Outlets on this story
26
Crime & Law
Same framing elsewhere
1
articles that frame the event the way this one does
Waterford has been plunged into “utter devastation and sadness” following a fire which is understood to have claimed a number of lives.
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which → plunge → lives
Minister of State John Cummins and Taoiseach Micheál Martin have paid tribute to those who have lost their lives.
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who → pay → lives
The incident occurred in the Birchwood estate in Waterford City on Tuesday morning, and Gardaí and other emergency services are at the scene.
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Gardaí → occur → scene
A Gardaí spokesperson said: “As this is an ongoing evolving incident, An Garda Síochána is not in a position to provide any further detail.”
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Síochána → say → detail
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has described it as a “deeply disturbing situation”.
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Martin → describe → situation
Mr Martin said details of the incident are still unfolding
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details → say → incident
We thank the first responders who are at the scene.
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who → thank → scene
“We say to everyone to give space to the first responders, to the Gardaí to deal with what clearly is a very worrying and deeply disturbing situation.”
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what → say → Gardaí
Mr Cummins said: “Waterford has been plunged into utter devastation and sadness this morning with the tragic loss of lives overnight in Birchwood.
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Waterford → say → Birchwood
“My deepest sympathies go to the loved ones of those who have lost their lives, their friends, neighbours and the wider community.
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who → go → lives
“I would also like to pay tribute to the emergency services personnel who have been attending what can only be described as a horrific scene.”
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what → like → scene
The Waterford minister called for Gardaí to be given time and space to carry out their investigations.
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Gardaí → call → investigations
He added: “I know that in the difficult days and weeks ahead, the community will rally around those affected, offering strength, compassion and support in whatever way we can.
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“At times of unimaginable sadness, it is the kindness and solidarity of a close-knit community that can provide some comfort to those who need it most.
“This is a devastating loss and as a county, we stand together in grief and solidarity at this difficult time.”
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we → add → time
In a statement, Waterford Fire Service said it was alerted to a house fire at Birchwood Avenue at 5.13am on Tuesday.
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it → say → Tuesday
It said: “A number of units from surrounding stations attended and on arrival found a well-developed fire.
“Firefighting operations commenced immediately, and a number of casualties were removed from the two storey house.
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number → say → house
The fire was extinguished and the scene handed over to An Garda Síochána.
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scene → extinguish → Síochána
“Waterford City and County Council has commissioned the Butler Community Centre in St. John’s Park in Waterford city (X91 FEP4) as a Support Hub.
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Council → commission → Hub
“Professional supports, refreshments, and facilities are available for those who have been affected by the fire in the Birchwood area.”
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who → affect → area
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