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State police investigating another arson on the Eastern Shore

Posted at 3:06 PM, Mar 02, 2013
and last updated 2013-03-02 19:31:45-05

Onancock, Va. - Virginia State police are investigating another apparent arson on the Eastern Shore.

The blaze began around 3:15am early Saturday morning on Bayside road in Onancock.. The small, dilapidated structure was completely burned to the ground.

There have been over 50 arsons reported on the Eastern Shore since mid-November.

Anyone with information about the arsons is asked to call the Virginia State Police toll-free at 1-800-582-8350 or (757) 424-6820; or call the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office at (757) 787-1131. There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information on the Accomack County fires that leads to an arrest and conviction.