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MFD searching for arsonist after overnight fire at Frayser home

Memphis Fire crews responded to the fire just before 1 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in the 1900 block of The Elms Ave.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Fire Department investigators are looking for more information after an overnight arson at a home in Frayser.

MFD crews responded to the fire just before 1 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in the 1900 block of The Elms Ave. They said the home was vacant, and someone started the fire with combustibles in the kitchen.

Investigators said there was not a working smoke detector, and no one was injured. Damages totaled about $35,000.

Anyone with information on this arson is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH (2274) or the State Arson Hotline at 1-800-762-3017.

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