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Local post office drop box fire being investigated as arson

Greene County, Ohio — The Bowersville Post Office on the 3000 block of Maysville Street required a heavy fire response Monday night. According to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office a juvenile has been questioned and the fire is being investigated as an arson.

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The Post Office lobby is open 24 hours and the fire was reported in the overnight drop box. It is unclear at this time what was put in the drop box to start the fire and officials from the State Fire Marshall’s Office have been called in to investigate.

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We reached out to the post office to find out the extent of the damage and if hours would be affected, but received no response. We will continue to update you with the latest details in this developing story.

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