City Of Reno: RFD Seeks Public's Help In Arson Investigation

Press release from the City of Reno:

02/18/2022 10:56 AM

Reno Fire Department (RFD) investigators are seeking the public’s help in identifying suspects who may have set the fire as described below.

On the morning of February 7, 2022, RFD responded to a structure fire at 5200 Summit Ridge Drive. At 7:52 a.m., firefighters responded to a fire and explosion in the clubhouse of the Montebello at Summit Ridge Apartments.

The newest member of the Reno Arson Investigation unit, Boston, detected an accelerant at the area of origin, confirmed by lab testing. Fire investigators believe someone entered the clubhouse, poured the ignitable liquid on the floor and intentionally set the fire.

Anyone with information about the fire can call RFD at 775-334-2300 or Secret Witness at 775-322-4900.

This press release was produced by the City of Reno. The views expressed here are the author’s own.