Arson Seen Driving Rising Fire Treath Across Nation
Fire investigators blame the idea of selling fires to insurers for a surge in arson cases nationwide. Estimates from NFPA show over 100,000 fires last year, with 60 percent of undetermined fires suspected to be intentional. Insurance studies peg 1973 arson losses at about 845 million dollars.
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Arson Threat Grows As Recession Fuels Fires
Investigators report rising deliberate fires with many linked to economic distress. Experts warn arson fraud profits, organized crime, and insurance schemes drive a large share of cases, while law enforcement struggles with underreporting and weak conviction rates.
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