Fire Officials Say Danville House Fire Caused by Arson

A two-alarm house fire in Danville Saturday night has been determined to be a result of arson, according to investigators. The blaze was reported at 8:21 p.m. in the 300 block of W. Linda Mesa Avenue.

Witnesses told investigators that prior to the fire, they saw someone throw an object at the home before fleeing the scene at a high rate of speed. Firefighters had the blaze under control within 30 minutes of arrival.

The damage to the home has been estimated at $210,000 but the structure was empty at the time, and no injuries were reported. No arrests have been made, and the case is still under investigation.

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By Bay City News

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