Thursday Night Structure Fire

Thursday night at approximately 9:35 fire units were called to a residential structure fire at 23502 Back Street in Accomac. Fire units from Tasley, Onley, Onancock and Parksley responded and found the two story structure fully involved. Firefighters were hampered by high winds at the time. They were eventually able to gain control.

But heavy winds resulted in the fire rekindling and units were recalled to the scene at 2:35 this morning to find the structure again fully involved.

The Virginia State Police and the Accomack County Sheriff's Department are investigating as it is not known at this time whether the structure was occupied at the time of the blaze or if this fire was the latest in the string of apparent arson fires that dates back to November 12.

Residents are requested to report any unusual activity to the Virginia State Police or the Accomack County Sheriff's Department.

A $5000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the party responsible for setting the fires.

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