Arson Investigations Underway Following Two Longview Fires

LONGVIEW — Two arson investigations are underway following Sunday morning fires at two locations in Longview. According to KETK, Longview Fire Dept. spokesman Johnny Zackary says the first incident began just before 5:00 on N. Jean Drive near the South High Street intersection. He says when crews arrived, one fire had consumed the master bedroom of the house, while a second was destroying the patio area. No one was home, but three residents have been displaced. Then, just a few miles away at around 5:15, a car fire began at a house on Stonewall Dr. near the Bill Owens Parkway intersection. When crews arrived, the car was fully involved. A neighbor says a loud boom was heard, along with the sound of a motorcycle or sports car leaving the scene.

Zackary says at this time it appears neither fire was connected to the string of arsons in the city early this year. Zackary also says the two Sunday blazes do not appear to be connected to each other.