Numerous Longview Arson Fires Under Investigation

LONGVIEW — Homes are being torched in Longview. The city has had thirteen arson fires so far this year. Assistant Fire Chief Curtis Shaw said ten of the fires are homes, one business and two cars. Several of the homes were unoccupied. Shaw said there’s no hard evidence that says any one group or person is responsible for all or even most of the fires. He does note their Fire Investigation Unit has spent more than 400 hours conducting interviews and collecting evidence. No one has been injured.