Burlington Police Arrest Arson Suspect

Photo: Casey Sharrow

Burlington, WA – Burlington Police were dispatched to the area of Hulbush Lane and West Fairhaven Avenue around 12:48 a.m. on July 13th, 2017 for reports of a fire.

Photo: Casey Sharrow

According to a press release from Burlington Police Officer Mike Lumpkin, when Officers arrived they found a motor home fully engulfed in flames.  The motor home was in a residential neighborhood and close to other vehicles and homes but the fire was able to be contained to the  motor home by Burlington Firefighters.

Photo: Mary Kristi

Shortly after arriving on scene, Burlington Officers took a 32-year old Burlington man into custody. He is believed to be connected to the incident. The man is currently being held in the Skagit County Jail for Investigation of Arson 2nd Degree.

Photo: Mary Kristi

Officers say the motives for the arson are unclear and detectives are still investigating the case. There were no injuries in the fire and no other homes were damaged.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Burlington Police Department at (360) 755-0921.

 

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Chris Nelson
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