Arson blamed in forest fires

Wednesday, November, 17, 2010; 10:40 PM | 0 | | Print

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Investigators have determined arson caused two forest fires in Montgomery County that ravaged nearly 450 acres last
week.

More than 10 homes were threatened by a 241-acre fire west of Blacksburg on Prices Fork Road on Nov. 9, and a fire Nov. 13 burned 207 acres near the Big Falls recreational area. 

Investigators believe the two fires are related, and are offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information on the case.

Those with information on either fire are asked to call the VDOF Office in Salem at 540-387-5461. The department advised the risk of fires is elevated until at least Nov. 30.

A version of this article appeared in the Nov 18 issue of the Collegiate Times.

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