Seattle fire, police investigating after fires set in Central District area

SEATTLE — The Seattle Fire and Police departments are investigating after seven fires were intentionally set in the Central District area, beginning on Dec. 4.

Officials said the fires were set to vehicles and debris.

A vehicle was set on fire Dec. 4 and another on Dec. 6, both in the 150 block of 12th Avenue.

On Dec. 6, someone set fire to a motorcycle in the 900 block of Hiawatha Place South.

There were four fires set on Dec. 8, which included a storage shed being set on fire, a motorcycle cover fire and debris set on fire at 19th Avenue South and South Jackson Street. In the 1100 block of 21st Avenue South, debris was set on fire next to a building that is under construction.

Officials are asking anyone who sees someone setting an illegal fire to call 911.

The city of Seattle also has tips on fire prevention. Click this link to find out more.

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