VIDEO: There have been eight arson arrests already this year, and 30 fires that the Reno Fire Department said were arson.
Generally, Reno Fire Department Fire Investigators arrest 10 to 13 people total for arson in a year, but with July only being a little over halfway into this year, there is cause for concern.
Fires are one of the most dangerous things to occur here in Northern Nevada. Hot temperatures and overgrown vegetation are a fire’s best friend.
Reno Fire Department Fire Marshal Tray Palmer says, “This week we have made three arrests, which is unusual for us to have that many arrests for arson in such a short period of time.” The cause of the increase in these arson fires are unknown.
“This year we are seeing a lot of activity. We are seeing a lot of activity with the homeless population, we are seeing a lot of activity with the criminal side," says Palmer.