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Updated: 3:31 PM Sep 9, 2008
Arson Blamed for Highway 79 Fire
Panama City Beach and Division of Forestry authorities are looking for 5-people who may be responsible for a case of arson. The Friday fire burned 4-acres of woods off Highway 79 just north of Back Beach Road about 1:30 PM. Posted: 9:12 AM Sep 6, 2008Reporter: Kristina Hamilton Email Address: Kristina.Hamilton@wjhg.com Gulf Highlands Area Fire |
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Panama City Beach and Division of Forestry authorities are looking for 5-people who may be responsible for a case of arson. The Friday fire burned 4-acres of woods off Highway 79 just north of Back Beach Road about 1:30 PM.
It took Forestry fire crews about an hour to get the flames under control. They determined someone deliberately started the fire, igniting 5-different locations.
Several beach police officers, who responded first, say they saw 5-people running from the scene.
Friday's fire happened in the same area where another arson occurred about 2-months ago.
If you have any information about either of the fires, please call the Florida Division of Forestry at 800-342-5869. You could be eligible for up to a 5-thousand dollar reward.
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Several beach police officers, who responded first, say they saw 5-people running from the scene. Why Did they not stop them if they saw them running.
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