Salem Pope Street Fires Declared Arson, Reward Offered

SALEM, MA — The Salem Fire Department has declared recent fires on Pope Street to be arson and is offering a reward for information that leads to detection of who set the fires or prevents a future fire, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services.

Salem fire said there have been a "recent series of fires" at 12 Pope Street.

A reward of up to $5,000 will be offered for information leading to solving the case.

Those with information are asked to call 1-800-682-9229. All tips will remain confidential.