Local

Clark County house fire ruled an arson; Reward offered for information leading to arrest

TREMONT CITY, Clark County — A fire that destroyed a Clark County house has been ruled arson by the Division of the State Fire Marshal’s Fire and Explosion Investigation Bureau.

German Twp. firefighters were dispatched to 33 Center St. in Tremont City at approximately 6:12 p.m. Aug. 12.

>> Previous Coverage: House destroyed by fire in Clark County

“Investigators with the Fire & Explosion Investigation Bureau confirmed the house was vacant, canvassed the neighborhood conducted witness interviews, reviewed video footage, and have ruled the fire arson in their ongoing investigation,” a release from the Ohio Department of Commerce stated.

>> PHOTOS: Viewers share photos of house fire in Clark County

The Blue Ribbon Arson Committee is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect or suspects.

If you have information, you are asked to contact the State Fire Marshal’s tip line at 800-589-2728.

0