Arson Investigation Sparked By Smoldering Lumber At Fairfax Work Site

Correction (Aug. 24, 10:25 a.m.): An earlier version of this story gave the incorrect date. The story has been updated.

FAIRFAX, VA — Fire investigators are asking the public's help in identifying those responsible for an arson incident that occurred in the basement of a home under construction in the Fairfax area, according to a blog post.

Around 9 a.m., on Aug. 16, workers discovered a large, stacked pile of 2x4 finished lumber smoldering in the basement of a home in the 11500 block of Leehigh Drive, according to post. Fire crews responded to the seen and extinguished the fire before it had a chance to spread.

Investigators believe the fire was set sometime between Monday night, Aug. 15 and Tuesday morning, Aug. 16. They found a few cans of original flavor Twisted Tea at the scene.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact Cap. Tim Palmer with the Office of the Fire Marshal, Fire Investigation Section at 571-221-1049 or timothy.palmer@fairfaxcounty.gov. Tipsters can remain anonymous.