Indianapolis, IN – Indianapolis fire investigators are urgently requesting public assistance following a deliberate fire in a vacant apartment complex.
According to the Indianapolis Fire Department, the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, March 3rd, around 1:50 a.m., within the 600 block of East 38th Street on the city’s near north side. The fire, which has been officially classified as arson, poses a significant concern for local safety and property integrity.
Authorities are extending a reward offer of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible for this arson. Members of the community with any knowledge of the incident, including those who were in the vicinity and may possess photos, videos, dash cam, or security footage, are encouraged to come forward.
Information can be submitted anonymously to the Indiana Arson Hotline at 1-800-382-4628 or via email at TIPS1@dhs.in.gov. For direct communication with the Investigations Unit, contact can be made at (317) 327-6006 or through FireInvestigations@indy.gov. The collaboration between the fire department and the public is crucial in addressing and preventing such deliberate acts of destruction.
