Investigators seek tips in Preble County arson
Lead Summary
By
Ohio State Fire Marshal's Office-
The Division of State Fire Marshal’s Fire and Explosion Investigation Bureau (FEIB) is seeking tips from the public regarding an intentionally set fire at a vacant home in West Manchester (Preble County).
The West Manchester Fire Department was dispatched to 312 South High Street at 1:58 a.m. Aug. 25. Upon their arrival, firefighters found an active fire at the vacant residential structure. FEIB investigators, along with assistance from the Preble County Sheriff’s Office, determined the fire was intentionally set.
The investigation is being conducted jointly by the State Fire Marshal’s office, the West Manchester Fire Department and the Preble County Sheriff’s Office. 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 or persons responsible for these fires.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the State Fire Marshal’s tip line at 800-589-2728.
The Division of State Fire Marshal is part of the Ohio Department of Commerce. The department is Ohio’s chief regulatory agency, focused on promoting prosperity and protecting what matters most to Ohioans and ensuring businesses follow the laws that help them create jobs and keep Ohioans safe. To learn more, visit com.ohio.gov.
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The West Manchester Fire Department was dispatched to 312 South High Street at 1:58 a.m. Aug. 25. Upon their arrival, firefighters found an active fire at the vacant residential structure. FEIB investigators, along with assistance from the Preble County Sheriff’s Office, determined the fire was intentionally set.
The investigation is being conducted jointly by the State Fire Marshal’s office, the West Manchester Fire Department and the Preble County Sheriff’s Office. 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 or persons responsible for these fires.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the State Fire Marshal’s tip line at 800-589-2728.
The Division of State Fire Marshal is part of the Ohio Department of Commerce. The department is Ohio’s chief regulatory agency, focused on promoting prosperity and protecting what matters most to Ohioans and ensuring businesses follow the laws that help them create jobs and keep Ohioans safe. To learn more, visit com.ohio.gov.
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