Longview Authorities Search for Arson Suspect

LONGVIEW — Two fires were reported last night near Longview’s Ingram Park where a series of suspicious fires have been reported this week. One fire last night was near the intersection of Jonquil Drive and Tulip Lane and another was near Cargill Long Park Trail off of Fourth Street.

Investigators are trying to determine of last night’s fires are connected to a string of fires in that are now ruled arson and authorities are searching for a suspect. Fire Marshal Johnny Zackary said he believes the suspect is connected to 11 fires in the Ingram Park area in seven days. Firefighters were sent to an afternoon grass and woods fire on Pegues Place that burned about half an acre of land. Another fire was reported later Tuesday afternoon, and a third fire around 7:25 edged upon the Bramlette Elementary School building but did not ignite the campus. The fire department and police department have increased patrols in the area, but are asking the public for help.