Monday, April 1, 2013

UPDATE: Easter Sunday Structure Fire / Accomack County

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UPDATE
According to the Virginia State Police Fire Investigators the structure fire that occurred near the intersection of Folly Farm Road and Drummondtown Road Easter evening (3/31/13) was a result of arson.

The blaze, which began at the back of the structure was quickly brought under control. 

 Sometime around 1:00 Monday morning a rekindle was discovered by a fire investigator who promptly alerted  911.
 
REMINDER:

Police are asking anyone who has information that might lead to the capture and conviction of the person or persons involved in this or any of the other arson fires to call the tip line at the Accomack County Sheriff's Department at 757-655-1437.


A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the arsonist.

BURN BAN IN EFFECT
 
Accomack County is under a burn ban until further notice.
 
 All uncontained burning has been suspended with the exception of Chincoteague and Assateague Islands.
 
The only exceptions are burning in a container (TRASH) and attended camp fires. (Assateague camp sites)
 

Non-Emergency Phone Numbers: (757) 787-0911, 824-0911, 442-0911.

 
PLEASE make it easier on our firefighters by calling one of the non-emergency phone numbers listed above if you plan to burn your trash.

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