MONROE — State fire investigators are searching for clues about an arson case that ocurred earlier this week. Investigators have determined that someone intentionally set fire to a 784-square-foot house while its owner was not home.
Fire Investigators with the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office have determined the fire occurred at about 5:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Walton County residence.
The fire was set in the rear bedroom closet of the single-story home on Walker Drive in Monroe.
“The 784 square-foot, 62-year-old residence suffered moderate interior damages. The property owner was not home at the time the fire was discovered by someone driving by the residence,” said Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King. “Thankfully, emergency officials forced entry into the home and were able to contain the damage to the bedroom in which the fire started.”
The closet where the fire started suffered major damages, while the room where the closet was located suffered moderate smoke and heat damage. No accidental causes could be linked to starting the fire.
King is asking anyone with knowledge about this fire to call the Fire Investigations Unit at 1‐800‐282‐5804.
Rewards are offered of up to $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction. Calls are taken 24 hours a day and callers can choose to remain anonymous.
Fire Investigators with the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office are assisting the City of Monroe Fire Department and City of Monroe Police Department with this investigation.
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