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6 days ago
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Fire at Fairborn business deemed arson; investigators seeking public help
Investigators say a fire at a Fairborn business last week was an act of arson. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The fire was reported around 5:25 a.m. on July 31 at 137 and 139 N. Broad Street. When firefighters got to the scene, they found heavy smoke and flames coming from the first and second floors, according to the Fairborn Fire Department. No one was hurt in the fire. TRENDING STORIES: 'Harry Potter' star spotted at Ohio amusement park Investigation continues after body found in cooler in Montgomery County Popular 1980s actor Loni Anderson of the hit TV series 'WKRP in Cincinnati' has died The Fairborn Fire Department told News Center 7 last week that the building is shared by several businesses. 'After locating multiple suspected points of origin for the fire, local officials requested assistance from the Division's Fire and Explosion Investigations Bureau (FEIB),' a spokesperson for the Division of State Fire Marshal said. 'FEIB investigators recovered numerous pieces of evidence from the scene and are now investigating this fire as an arson.' Now, the Division of State Fire Marshal is asking for the public's help in identifying those involved. 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 those involved. Anyone with information can contact the State Fire Marshal's tip line at (800) 589-2728. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] Solve the daily Crossword
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17-07-2025
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WATCH: Suspect sets porch ablaze, causing local house fire that injured 2
WARREN, Ohio (WJW) – The Ohio State Fire Marshal is asking for the public's help identifying the man accused of intentionally setting a Trumbull County house fire that left two victims injured. Warren firefighters responded to a house fire in the 600 block of Porter Street NE at 6:30 a.m. on Monday. When they got there, crews found 'a significant fire on the interior and exterior of the home,' the State Fire Marshal's Office said in a release. Three adults were inside the home when the fire broke out. According to investigators, two of the residents had to jump through a second-story window to escape. A man was treated for minor injuries and a woman remains in the hospital. The third person in the home was able to get out safely. PHOTOS: Semi-truck hauling trash crashes on I-480 Firefighters also rescued a dog that was trapped inside. According to the State Fire Marshal's Office, firefighters were 'then forced to begin defensive operations due to the quickly deteriorating conditions.' The fire was ruled arson. Investigators reviewed home security footage from the scene that showed a suspect walking onto the porch and setting it on fire before running away. Ohio mayor sentenced for courtroom bomb threat The State Fire Marshal is asking the community to help identify the suspect seen in the video above. The Blue Ribbon Arson Committee is offering up to $5,000 for information that can lead to an arrest and conviction in the arson. Anyone with information should reach out to the State Fire Marshal's tip line at 800-589-2728. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
