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Police have suspects in connection with Winburne firesWINBURNE - There is an arsonist running around, burning down vacant structures and stealing cars, then later burning the cars in the Cooper Township area, according to the state police.Tpr. Mike McCracken, state police fire marshal, Clearfield, said a fire at 226 Trolly St., Winburne, last evening was arson and, once again, Reno, the accelerant-sniffing dog, will be back on the scene sometime today to help police verify that.Trooper McCracken said he does have suspects in relation to the Winburne fire.He said there have been several vehicles stolen and set on fire, along with some camps and other vacant buildings in the Cooper, Goshen and Morris township areas.Dan Gummo, deputy chief, Winburne Fire Co., said the fire destroyed the building, which was empty, but is owned by Nellie Iiockenberry of Philipsburg.The call was punched out at 3:42 p.m. and smoke could be seen from Philipsburg. Morris-Cooper Regional Police arrivedon scene and reported a fully engulfed structure, which was also endangering a second building.Firefighters did a great job protecting the Claire Dillon home.Deputy Gummo said the home sustained some heat damage, but it was kept to a minimum.The building was not insured and is considered a total loss.Tpr. McCracken said the damage is probably at least $35,000.There were no injuries and firefighters were on scene for about three hours.Those who responded to the scene include Winburne Fire Co., Grassflat Fire Co., Morris Township Fire Co., Hope Fire Co. of Philipsburg and Moshannon Valley Emergency Medical Services. Chester Hill Hose Co. and Reliance Fire Co. of Philipsburg were canceled en route to the fire.In a related matter, Tpr. McCracken said he does have suspects in the Sunny Slopes Apartment building fire as well.As additional information is obtained, he will be releasing it.Arson suspected — Fire destroyed this building at 226 Trolly St., Winburne, late yesterday afternoon. Trooper Mike McCracken, state police fire marshal, has ruled the cause as an arson. Reno, an accelerant-detecting dog, is on scene today trying the help investigators conclude the investigation. Tpr. McCracken said he does have some suspects. The home, which was not occupied, was not insured and is deemed a total loss. (Photo by Bill Woolworth)
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Clearfield, Pennsylvania, US
Thu, Mar 17, 2005
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