Suspicious fires under investigation

Three recent fires in Adrian appear to be arson, according to Fire Chief Gary Dizney. On February 23rd, around 2:15 p.m., the fire department was dispatched to the scene of a shed on fire behind a residence on Seventh street. As firefighters were working the blaze, another call came in of a shed on fire some distance across town. Both buildings were a total loss and the cause of the fires was of suspicious nature.

Fast forward to March 22nd, just after 5:30 p.m. a 911 call reported smoke coming from the doors of the grain elevator building located on 5th street at the railroad tracks. That fire also was deliberately set.

In speaking to Chief Dizney, he stressed that the safety of Adrian citizens and their property is of utmost concern. "If anyone sees anything suspicious" he urged "please call the Adrian police department or 911 and report it immediately". In further conversation he reminded that those setting the fires could be subject to additional charges to arson, including trespassing, if caught.

Furthermore, if anyone has information regarding the fires call the Adrian Police Department at 816-297-2121 or the Bates County Sheriff's Department at 660-679-3232 or by dialing 911.