Arson Suspects Sought in Metro Train Fire

CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD — Fire investigators hope the public can identify two suspects, possibly teenagers, who authorities believe started a fire on a Metro train that led to its evacuation.

The Prince George’s County Office of the Fire Marshal released surveillance photographs and video Tuesday that showed the two suspects. Authorities say about 7:45 p.m. the pair started a fire inside a train approaching Addison Road Metro Station in Capitol Heights.

After leaving the Morgan Boulevard Station, the train had to be evacuated at the Addison Road Station, reports WTOP. There was smoke in the train and tunnel, but no injuries were reported.

A Metro employee used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire, which caused about $300 damage, reports WTOP.

Investigators believe two teenagers set the fire using paper. Video of two suspects shows a boy and girl, possibly dressed in gray workout clothes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fire Investigations Division at 301-772-7766 or send an email to 77arson@co.pg.md.us. You can call 24 hours a day and remain anonymous.

»Photo and video of Metro fire suspects courtesy of Prince George’s County fire marshal