Pierce County Fire Deemed Arson

ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that a morning mobile home fire on January 26th in Blackshear has been deemed incendiary in nature.

“There were no occupants residing in the structure for at least 8 months prior to the time of the fire,” said Commissioner King. “Investigators quickly suspected foul play as the residence did not have an active power connection due to the inoccupancy. Anyone with information on this fire should call the Georgia Arson Control Hotline at 1-800-252-5804.”

In coordination with the State Fire Investigations Unit, a reward of up to $10,000 is offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for arson.

Our office is assisting the Pierce County Fire Department with this investigation.

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