MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930
mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIO
The Prince George’s County Office of the Fire Marshal is
investigating two set fires that appear to have similarities. The two fires occurred on Thursday evening,
May 26, in two separate apartment buildings in the Franklin Square Apartment
complex (formerly known as Spring Hill Lake), in Greenbelt.
Both arson fires occurred just minutes apart in kitchens of
vacant apartments in 3-story garden style apartment buildings in close proximity
to each other.
The first fire occurred at about 10:30 pm at 5805 Cherrywood
Lane in Greenbelt. Firefighters arrived
to find a working fire in the kitchen of a vacant apartment. The fire was extinguished without incident
and fire loss is estimated at $7,000. No
injuries reported.
The second fire occurred just moments later at about 10:45
pm. Firefighters arrived at an apartment
building at 5819 Cherrywood Lane and encountered a working fire in the kitchen
of a vacant apartment. This fire was
also extinguished without incident. Fire
loss is estimated at $4,000 and no injuries were reported.
According to the Red Cross, 4 families, consisting of 14
people, were displaced as a result of the fires.
Prince George’s County Fire Investigators are asking for the
publics help in identifying who is responsible for these arson fires. Anyone with information is asked to call our
Arson Tip Line at 301-77-ARSON (301-772-7766).
Callers may remain anonymous.
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