Vehicle fire being investigated as arson

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A vehicle fire Thursday evening is being investigated as a possible arson. According to an incident report from the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, a Baxter County Deputy was dispatched to the scene at a residence on Flower Garden Drive in rural Mountain Home at approximately 7:30 Thursday night.The deputy made contact with Midway Fire Protection District Chief Donald Tucker who said the residents have had problems lately with vandalism to their daughter’s car. The victims said not long ago her driver’s side vehicle window was broken out.

The victims were at home when the fire broke out. One of them came outside because the car alarm was going off and discovered the driver’s side door open and the car on fire. At the time there wasn’t anyone in the area.

A possible suspect has been named in the case, however no arrests have been made.

The incident is under investigation by the Sheriff’s Department.

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