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Arson Under Investigation in Wellston

By: WSAZ News Staff Email
Updated: Wed 10:18 PM, Aug 15, 2012
(Photo courtesy of e-reporter Ryan Pelletier)

(Photo courtesy of e-reporter Ryan Pelletier)

WELLSTON, Ohio (WSAZ) -- The Wellston Fire Department is asking for the public's help to find the person(s) responsible for an arson that happened Tuesday.

The fire was reported at 2:17 p.m. at a home at 680 North Minnesota Avenue in Wellston.

According to the news release, 30 firefighters battled the fire for nearly two hours before it was put out.

No one was home at the time of the fire and firefighters say there were no utilities to the residence.

The Wellston Fire Department in conjunction with the Blue Ribbon Arson Committee may offer a reward up to $5,000 dollars for information that leads to help identify the person(s) responsible for this fire.

If you have any information, you're urged to call the Wellston Fire Department at 740-384-2128.


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