An investigation is underway into a fire in a Dublin church crypt

It is known that many mummified remains were destroyed as a result of the fire.

The fire was extinguished by Dublin Fire Brigade and the area was secured. No injuries have been reported at this time.

A man was arrested for an alleged offense under the Criminal Damages Act 1991 in connection with the incident and is currently in custody under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in the Dublin area.

The scene has been secured and a team from the Garda Technical Bureau is currently carrying out forensic examinations.

“The investigation is ongoing,” a Garda spokesman said.