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Updated: 10:12 PM PST December 26, 2020
PORTLAND, Ore. Fire investigators are asking for information from the public after a string of small fires were set in Northwest Portland on Christmas morning.
The fires were started between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. in the area between Northwest 17th and 23rd avenues, from Northwest Lovejoy to West Burnside streets, according to Portland Fire & Rescue.
One suspect, 52-year-old Andre Williams, was arrested on charges that include first and second-degree arson and reckless burning.
“These fires were relatively easy for crews to handle but they appeared to be attempts at burning down both commercial buildings and occupied apartment buildings,” said Lt. Rich Chatman in a news release Friday afternoon.
String of fires set in NW Portland early on Christmas morning; investigators ask for public’s help
Updated Dec 25, 2020;
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Firefighters doused a series of fires in Northwest Portland early Friday morning that “appeared to be attempts at burning down both commercial buildings and occupied apartment buildings,” fire officials say.
The fires were put out relatively easily between 1 and 4 a.m. and a suspect has been arrested, Portland Fire & Rescue said in a statement.
Andre Marcus Williams, 52, was arrested at 4:27 a.m. at Northwest 21st Avenue and Hoyt Street, according to jail records.
Williams was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center a short time later, accused of first-degree arson, two counts of second-degree arson and one count each of attempted second-degree arson and reckless burning, according to jail records.