Crime & Safety

Arsonist Sought After String Of Fires In Gilroy

Fire investigators and police detectives are examining a string of suspicious fires that caused property damage across Gilroy this week.

GILROY, CA — Gilroy fire investigators are poring over preliminary evidence to determine who is responsible for starting a series of suspicious fires during the last week.

Evidence, as of Thursday night, suggests that the fires were intentionally set, according to a Gilroy police spokesperson.

The fires occurred in several locations across Gilroy, all resulting in property damage. There were no injuries as a result of any of the fires.

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Anyone with information may contact Gilroy Police Det. Catalina Fraide at (408) 846-0335.

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