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Florida Man Suspected in Multiple Fires Arrested

A Florida man believed to be responsible for multiple fires in the Umatilla area of Lake County, Fla., has been arrested, according to a statement by Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis. James Anthony Bennett was arrested this month on four counts …

Florida CFO Asks Public for Help in Catching Serial Arsonist

Florida officials are looking for assistance from residents of Lake County, Fla., in catching a suspected serial arsonist who is believed to be connected to multiple fires in the Umatilla area, according to a statement from Florida CFO and State …

North Carolina Establishes New Fire Investigation Unit

The North Carolina Office of the State Fire Marshal, headed up by North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey, has established a new Fire Investigations Unit (FIU) to assist the state’s fire service and law enforcement agencies. …