Tuesday, May 12, 2015

TIPS SOUGHT IN EAST CLEVELAND, OHIO APARTMENT FIRE THAT WAS RULED ARSON




MAY 12, 2015

EAST CLEVELAND, OHIO

The State Fire Marshal is seeking information regarding a fire ruled an arson in East Cleveland.

Officials say the blaze started Tuesday morning before 9 a.m. in the basement/laundry area at the Euclid Emerald Apartments at 13444 Euclid Ave. Firefighters rescued several residents in the apartments.

A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered by the Blue Ribbon Arson Committee for information leading to the identification of the person or persons responsible for the fire.

"We need your help to solve this case. Information from the public can help tremendously," said State Fire Marshal Larry L. Flowers. "Even if you don't think the information is relevant, it could bring the entire case together for our investigators."

The investigation is being conducted in conjunction with the East Cleveland Police Department and the East Cleveland Fire Department.

Anyone with information is asked to call the State Fire Marshal's Fire & Explosion Investigation Bureau at 1-800-589-2728.