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Arsonist sets another fire on Eastern Shore

Posted at 6:37 AM, Apr 01, 2013
and last updated 2013-04-01 15:33:42-04

Accomack Co., Va. – State police were called to another fire in Accomack Co. on Sunday evening. Nearly 80 fires have been set on the Eastern Shore since mid-November.

The call came in around 9:16 p.m. of a fire in the 24400 block of Drummondtown Road.

A two story wood structure that was located off of the road was burned.  There were no injuries reported.  This fire has been ruled arson.

Accomack County firefighters have spent 3,700 hours fighting arson fires

List: Eastern Shore arsons

Virginia State Police and Accomack Sheriff’s Department continue to ask the public to provide any tips and/or information to the HOTLINE at (757) 655-1437.

There continues to be a $25,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction of the arsonist.