Portageville police are investigating a string of suspicious fires…
A series of fires is under investigation by the Portageville Police Department. Chief Ronnie Adams described the blazes as "suspicious". He said none of the buildings had electrical service and the causes are yet to be determined. The first occurred Tuesday night at 202 Brown Acres. Adams reported a two-story vacant house was destroyed by fire. At 3:15 a.m. Wednesday at 710 Warren St., a fire was discovered in a shed, where sound and stereo equipment was being stored. According to Adams the fire spread to an adjacent house, damaging a corner of the building. Another fire was reported at 3:50 a.m. Wednesday at a shed at 409 W. Fifth St. The shed served as storage for some antique furniture. All the buildings were destroyed. The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Police Department at 573-379-5500. Read more in the SE Missourian
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Date Posted: 12/18/2009 10:55 AM
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