Philadelphia authorities have been investigating a series of suspicious fires in West Philadelphia that occurred since the beginning of June and have made an arrest in connection to at least two fires. A 25-year-old man was arrested last week on the suspicion of igniting a September 12th rubbish fire and a September 18th house fire that injured two people and caused substantial property damage, according to the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office.
The Philadelphia Arson and Explosives Task Force operating under the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has been investigating the following additional fires, all incendiary in nature, that may be linked to the suspect:
August 9th, 2021:
• Porch swing fire at 6028 Spruce St.
• Trash fire at Macho Mini Market, 61 N. 56th St.
August 10th, 2021:
• Trash fire at 5944 Market St.
• House fire at 6127 Spruce St.
• Trash fire at 6100 Delancey St.
• Trash fire at 6000 Pine St.
August 14th, 2021:
• Dumpster fire at 4301 Ludlow St.
August 15th, 2021:
• Rear porch fire at 5419 Chestnut St.
• Trash fire at 6000 Locust St.
• House fire at 668 N Conestoga St.
August 20th, 2021:
• Garage fire at 5711 Arch St.
August 21st, 2021:
• Porch fire at 5519 Ludlow St.
October 3rd, 2021 at 10:54 am
I heard about this story on the bus. These two guys in front of me talking. One guy says, “I heard about these dumpster arsons on my police scanner”. The other guy is saying “ohh you have that police scanner you got out in Allentown?” I’m only half paying attention cause I was reading a mag, you know? The one guy could have been Fred Flintstone. I’m like shaking my head and trying to think if I know any police scanner jokes. A couple but I keep my mouth shut. These guys are cavemen. Please folks, don’t commit any fires or flame up a dumpster. Let’s enjoy beautiful Clark Park and Baltimore Avenue (for shopping). I love eating in West Philly! (hungry)