Since November, suspicious fires have destroyed 74 vacant structures. Fire response has increased 126.9% since the beginning of the arson spree. On average 20 firefighters respond to each reported structure fire and remain on scene an average of 2.5 hours which totals to over 3700 hours that have been worked, responding to these crimes over the past four and a half months.
According to the release, crews continue to use defensive tactics, dousing flames from the exterior of the structures, as a risk reduction strategy. There have been no injuries to date and equipment damage has been reported minor.
Local firefighters have received offers of assistance from across the States of Virginia, Maryland and Delaware.
Law enforcement continues to ask for public assistance. Call the tip line at 757-655-1437 if you have any information that might help. There's a reward being offered of up to $25,000 for information leading to the capture and conviction of the person or persons involved in the arson fires.
Contact Billie Jean Miles if you need assistance at the Accomack County Department of Public Safety at (757) 789-3610 or (757) 824-4274.
Accomack County Department of Public Safety - http://www.acdps.net/
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