Police: 3 overnight arsons in Auburn bring total to 14

  • Source: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000
  • Published: 11/19/2015 07:55 AM

Arson investigators are at the scene of three overnight fires in Auburn they believe were deliberately set. The fires now bring the total number of arsons in Auburn to 14 in recent weeks. The latest blazes were set at a duplex and another another house a few blocks away - just hours after a community meeting about arsons. Investigators from Valley Regional Fire and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives spent hours here searching for clues. Auburn police also searched the area with a dog, looking for clues to a suspect. The two arsons caused some damage to the homes - but did not hurt anyone. Officials say they need to catch the arsonist before someone does get hurt or killed. According to investigators, the fires are typically set in clusters and at night and in some cases have caused significant damage. The community is definitely on edge and came together for a community meeting just last night. There's another meeting coming up on Tuesday at Pioneer Elementary School. A $10,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the arsonist.



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