ATF And Other Agencies Offering $5K Reward For Info About Marana Fires

MARANA, AZ —The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced Thursday that it is joining with three local agencies to offer a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for a series of fires last week in Marana.

The ATF said it is offering the reward in conjunction with the Marana Police Department, Northwest Fire District and Pima County Attorney's Office.

According to authorities, at about 11: 30 p.m. Friday, fire crews responded to the 10000 block of Leopard Gecko Terrace, where they found 14 under-construction homes ablaze. At least 12 homes were completely destroyed, the ATF said.

Nobody was injured, the Marana police said on Monday.

"These fires are a grim reminder of the dangers posed by arson to residents, property and the firefighters in the community," said Brent Beavers, the ATF's acting special agent in charge. "The quick actions of the Northwest Fire District prevented these fires from spreading throughout the area and causing additional damage and injuries."

Anyone with information about the fires is asked to contact the ATF at 888-ATF-TIPS (1-888-283-8477) or the Pima County Attorney's Office at 88CRIME (520-882-7463).

Information also can be sent via email to ATFTips@atf.gov, through ATF's website, using the Report It app, or by visiting the Report It website or 88Crime. Information can be reported anonymously at your request.