Suspected Arsons Continue on Va.'s Eastern Shore

Posted: Sun 6:56 PM, Mar 17, 2013

March 17, 2013

ACCOMACK, Va. (AP) - Authorities are investigating two fires on Virginia's Eastern Shore as arson.

Virginia State Police tell media outlets that a fire broke out at an unoccupied mobile home in the Parksley area around 1 a.m. Sunday and then spread to an unoccupied two-story house.

No injuries were reported.

Nearly 70 fires have been set on the Eastern Shore since November. State Police are offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

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