Family escapes arson fire on West Ward Street
Ten people fled a fire in the first block of West Ward Street after a carport blaze spread to a home. Police called the incident suspicious amid two earlier fires including a Lakeview Elementary School arson. Capt. Robert Murray, his wife Dolly and their grandchildren survived. a replica 1929 Mercedes Gazelle valued at $30,000 was destroyed.
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Arson fear spurs town to form impromptu watch
In Ridley Park a string of three suspicious fires in four days prompted a 250 strong meeting at the Senior Citizens Community Room. Fire Chief Ray Lonabaugh urged residents to join a town watch and a telephone alert network to curb rumors and assist police as investigators interview possible suspects.
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