Midwest City, Oklahoma – Arson Suspected in Devastating Blaze!
Posted on 13. Apr, 2009 by Goode Fellow in Local
A fire in Midwest City, Oklahoma which destroyed nearly 100 homes on Thursday is now suspected to be caused by arson.
High winds and dry conditions were the theater that set the stage for the uncontrolled spread of fires across Oklahoma & parts of Texas on Thursday and into Friday which burned over 160 homes and left 62 people homeless and at least 3 dead.
One fire outbreak in Midwest City, Oklahoma is believed to be arson, according to Midwest City Fire Marshal Jerry Lojka. Authorities have yet to identify any suspects or a motive for the blaze. However, Fire Marshal Lojka believes that some teenagers are the cause of the blaze.
Teenagers were observed in the area where the fire is believed to have started. The question still remains as to whether or not is was set with intent.
More on this story as it continues later today.
