$5,000 reward offered for convicting information in $4.5 million Provo fire
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PROVO, Utah () — A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for in early February.
The fire impacted a Provo construction site where multiple apartment buildings were being built. Shortly after the fire, Provo Fire Captain Jeanie Atherton told ABC4.com that the fire sparked in one four-story building and spread to other buildings, taking down three structures in total.
In addition to the damage to the buildings, the blaze also damaged power lines, causing outages throughout Provo.
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Atherton said the fire happened during a volatile time in the complex's construction. Each building was currently in the 'framing stage' of construction, leaving them easily flammable.
The Provo Police Department launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, working alongside the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for technical expertise.
Anyone with information about the fire is encouraged to call ATF at 888-ATF-TIPS (283-8477) or the Provo Police Department at 801-852-6210. Information can also be sent by email at or through ATF's website at atf.gov/contact/atftips. Anonymous tips can be submitted using the Reportit app available on Google Play and the Apple App Store.
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