Nine East Texas church fires look suspicious to investigators

Federal investigators are working with state and local authorities in seeking clues to a string of blazes affecting churches in Smith, Van Zandt and Henderson counties.

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LINDALE (BP)—Federal investigators are working with state and local authorities in seeking clues to a string of blazes affecting churches in Smith, Van Zandt and Henderson counties.

Officials suspect arson in nine church fires since Jan. 1 in East Texas.

Federal investigators have increased the reward from $5,000 to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the fires.

Anyone with information may contact the Tyler office of the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms at (903) 590-1475.

 


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