Monday, March 4, 2013

Accomack County Weekend Fires / Total Five

There were a total of five fires in Accomack County over the weekend.

Sunday Morning - March 3, 2013- Approx. 3:00 a.m.

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Abandoned structure fire  on Jenkins Bridge Road, Withams, Virginia - North of the Jenkins Bridge Road/Horsey Road intersection.
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Saxis, Atlantic, Bloxom and New Church responded.  By the time firefighters got to the scene the structure had burned to the ground.

Fire still under investigation. 

Sunday Evening - March 3, 2013 - 9:35 PM
62151 Pungoteague Road, Keller, Virginia
Abandoned structure fire. (near Hart's pond)
Wachapreague and Exmore responded.  Structure was fully involved but firefighters were able to extinguish it quickly.

The fire is still under investigation to determine if it is to be classified as arson.

The Virginia State Police is investigating the blaze. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in the string of arson fires.

Anyone with information can call the Accomack County Sheriff's Department at 757-655-1437.
If the weekend fires are determined by State Police investigators to be the work of the arsonist, that will bring the total to 58.

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