MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Fire Department responded to a fire that engulfed yet another vacant home in South Memphis.
Firefighters arrived at the duplex home at 544 E. Mallory Ave. around 11:53 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26. MFD said no one was injured in the fire, and personnel was not harmed while putting the fire out.
According to MFD, like other fires recently reported in the area, the fire started from multiple points, and it appeared to be intentionally set.
MFD recently named a person of interest who they believed was linked to multiple incidents of arson to vacant homes in South Memphis.
The person of interest was arrested late Monday night close to 9 p.m., Memphis Police Department said. Although the accused arsonist was arrested before the fire at the duplex home was ignited, it is unclear whether this most recent fire is linked in any way to the previous fires by arson in the area.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about the fire is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH or the State Arson Hotline at 1-800-762-3017. Tipsters could be eligible for a cash reward.
