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Arson investigation underway in Long Beach after three suspicious fires
Investigators believe there is an arsonist on the loose in Long Beach. Three fires were set Tuesday night within minutes of each other.
LONG BEACH, Calif. - Investigators believe there is an arsonist on the loose in Long Beach. Three fires were set Tuesday night within minutes of each other.
At 10:30 p.m., firefighters were battling a blaze at a cardboard compactor when a call came in thirty minutes later reporting a minivan on fire in Downtown Long Beach on Linden Avenue and Market Street. The third blaze was just around the corner in a dumpster behind Tams Burgers on Atlantic Avenue.
No injuries were reported.
Investigators believe all three fires are connected.
If you saw anything suspicious or know something about these fires, contact the Long Beach Police Department.