Arsonists Strike In Reno For 17Th Time

Tue., June 6, 2000

Arsonists struck in Reno again Monday for the 17th time in two months and investigators said the fire-starters may be challenging them with a deliberate burn pattern.

“We feel the fires are linked … They are closer and closer to the main fire station in downtown Reno,” said Bill Burney, a fire inspector for the Reno Fire Department.

The latest fire destroyed an empty office at the front of a recycling business within four blocks of the main fire station.

Someone poured gasoline or another flammable liquid on an exterior wall and ignited it some time between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. Monday, authorities said.

Fire investigators think the same people - possibly a gang of youths - are responsible for the fires at unoccupied buildings since March 30.

No one has been injured in the fires but total damage is estimated in excess of $2 million.

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