(AP) – Fire officials in the southeast Missouri town of
Poplar Bluff are investigating a rash of arson fires at vacant homes.The Poplar Bluff Daily American Republic reports that 16 vacant houses have
been set on fire since February. The locations have been random and throughout
the community.
Poplar Bluff are investigating a rash of arson fires at vacant homes.The Poplar Bluff Daily American Republic reports that 16 vacant houses have
been set on fire since February. The locations have been random and throughout
the community.
Fire officials are asking for the public’s help amid concerns that someone
will get hurt or killed. Already, two firefighters have been hurt while battling
the blazes. One went through the floor of a burning vacant home and fell several
feet.
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