Police determine downtown Olympia fire caused by arson, identify persons of interest

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Investigators determined that a December fire at a commercial building in downtown Olympia was arson and released photos of possible persons of interest.

>> 3-alarm fire guts apartment building under construction in downtown Olympia

The Dec. 15 fire destroyed an under-construction apartment complex and damaged or destroyed other nearby buildings, police said.

The Olympia Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives both worked to process the scene and investigate the fire.

The damage is estimated to be between $5 and $7 million, according to officials.

>> PHOTOS: Crews respond to 3-alarm fire in downtown Olympia

The ATF is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest of the person or people responsible for the fire.

Officials released photos of persons of interest in the case. Anyone with information is asked to contact contact ATF at 1-888-ATF-TIPS (888-283-8477), email ATFTips@atf.gov, or contact ATF through its website at www.atf.gov/contact/atftips.

Persons of interest:

©2022 Cox Media Group