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Gallia County arsonist targets state vehicle; $5,000 reward offered for information leading to arrest, conviction

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Ohio State Fire Marshal's Office-
The Division of State Fire Marshal Fire Explosion and Investigation Bureau is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual(s) responsible for arson at 5370 state Route 233 in Greenfield Township (Gallia County).

At approximately 1:21 a.m., June 1, in the parking lot of the Greenfield Township Volunteer Fire Department, an Ohio Department of Transportation tractor and a road grader owned by Gallia County were intentionally set on fire.

The State Fire Marshal investigators believe these fires are connected to other recent fires that have occurred in Greenfield Township and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying those responsible.

A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered by the Blue Ribbon Arson Committee for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for these fires.

Anyone who has information should contact the State Fire Marshal’s tip line at 800-589-2728.


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