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Officials Request Public Assistance After Three Fires in Washington

By John Szink May 19, 2026 | 1:17 PM

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security and the City of Washington are seeking the public’s assistance after three fires on the city’s west side within a short period of time on Monday.

The incidents include two mobile home fires at 307 Cable Avenue and 512 Vine Street, both around 5:15 and 6 p.m., respectively, and a fire inside a home under construction on Bent Avenue at 6:15 p.m.

Investigators are working to determine the causes, and officials urge anyone with information, or who saw suspicious activity, to contact the Indiana Arson Hotline at 1-800-382-4628.

A reward of up to $5,000 is offered for tips leading to an arrest and conviction.

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