SPOKANE, Wash. — Police are searching for who is responsible for setting fires on Spokane’s South Hill.
On the night of January 6, firefighters responded to three fires on the South Hill.
Around 8 p.m., two trash cans were set on fire at Trestle Creek Apartments near Regal Street and 53rd Avenue and a dumpster across the street at Regal Village Apartments was also set on fire.
The garbage bin fires at the apartments scorched the nearby garage door.
Monday night’s fires are the latest in a string of similar arson cases that happened in December.
Five fires were set on the South Hill in early December, one of which significantly damaged a garage at the Trestle Creek Apartments.
“It’s got us on edge. We’re highly concerned. This isn’t anything we’re taking lightly,” said SFD’s Justin de Ruyter.
It has not yet been confirmed if all the recent fires are related, but investigators said they were all most likely intentionally set.
SFD said they will talk with the affected apartment complexes to increase safety precautions and keep residents safe.
Spokane Fire Department said there are a few things you can do to keep your family and property safe while the investigation continues.
“If you can keep your garbage cans away from the house and away from other structures, certainly keep the lids closed on those if you can. That will help buy some time that fire smolders in there if the lid is closed,” said de Ruyter.
He also said it’s smart to keep your bins locked in the garage, if possible.
As of Tuesday, no arrests have been made. SFD said if you see anything suspicious or a fire starting, call 9-1-1 right away.
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