Fire at abandoned Schuylkill County home ruled arson
Published On: Feb 19 2012 02:17:09 PM EST
Updated On: Feb 20 2012 08:59:49 AM EST
A vacant home in Schuylkill County is the second home set on fire by an arsonist, according to police.
Fire crews in the Auburn Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a home in the 400 block of Washington Street around 11:30 Saturday night.
The home's porch was damaged, according to police.
The cost of damage is estimated at $3,000.
No injuries were reported.
This is the second arson fire in the area since February 2, police said.
An intentionally started fire destroyed a garage at Sixth and Pear Alley in Auburn earlier this month.
Residents who see suspicious activity are asked to contact state police.
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