Crews were called to three fires Friday morning in Aliquippa, the latest in a string of suspicious fires in the community.
Crews were first battling a fire in West Aliquippa along Beaver Avenue that broke out around 4 a.m. when they were called to another fire a short distance away on Main Avenue. A 911 dispatcher told Channel 11 those two homes were vacant.
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The fire on Main seemed to be under control when it reignited around 7:20 a.m. Crews said they planned to let it burn.
A third fire broke out at 511 Allegheny Avenue while they were still battling the flames along Main Avenue.
“The point of origin – there was no electric to any of these buildings, so it was obvious that somebody lit these buildings on fire,” said Chief Dave Foringer of the Aliquippa Fire Department.
Investigators have identified a person of interest, but at last check, that person is not in custody.
Just two weeks ago, officials told Channel 11 several fires in the area were believed to be intentionally set. The fire marshal told us the fires involving two buildings on Erie Avenue and at least one on Main Avenue were being investigated as arson.
Today’s fires mark at least seven fires in ten days, officials told us.
“You come across the bridge, and all you see is shells of burnt homes,” said Ray Scott, who works in the area. “Something needs to be done. Somebody needs to catch this character.”
The State Police Fire Marshal is investigating.
“I’d like to thank everybody that has helped us. Everybody comes together on something big like this,” Foringer said.
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