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July 16, 2008
Photo by Long Beach Fire Department Two 22-year-old men have been arrested on suspicion for setting 26 fires over a two-week period which began June 30 when 14 arson fires set throughout the night and into the early morning. Officials used a surveillance tape from an AM/PM mini-mart to identify the suspects. "There were fires found in trashcans and dumpsters, fires caused by placing combustibles, such as old mattresses against garage doors. There were......
Continue Reading "Suspects Arrested for 26 Long Beach Arson Fires"July 1, 2008
The Long Beach Fire Dept.'s Arson Division is searching for suspects on the city's west side where more than a dozen small fires were started late Monday night/early Tuesday morning. "With the time of day and the close proximity to residences, any of these fires could have turned into something far more serious, even fatal," said LBFD Batallion Chief Frank Hayes. Fires were set to vehicles and in trash cans although no serious damage was......
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