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Washington Insurance Council Consumer Alert Contact:
Karl Newman, President Arson Alarm seeks tips on recent police car arson, offers award of up to $10,000SEATTLE – An award of up to $10,000 is available to anyone who has knowledge of a Port Townsend Police car fire recently set February 24. The deliberately set blaze occurred at about 9:45 p.m. at the intersection of Discovery and Rainier roads. The cruiser was also vandalized. Investigators estimate the damage at $10,000. If you have information about this fire or any suspected arson, the Washington Insurance Council encourages you to call the Arson Alarm Hotline at 1-800-55-ARSON, 24 hours a day. Callers can remain anonymous. “Arson hurts everybody, either directly or indirectly,” said Karl Newman, president of the Washington Insurance Council. “We’re committed to stopping arson in communities across the state. We’re asking everyone to help us save lives and property.” According to the National Fire Protection Association, arsonists kill nearly 800 people, injure thousands and damage more than $2 billion worth of property annually. The Washington Insurance Council, in conjunction with Arson Alarm Foundation, contributes $10,000 each year to encourage citizens around the state to help fire investigators and police arrest or convict suspected arsonists. Arson Alarm has awarded nearly $100,000 in the past 10 years. Assistance from citizens during that span, has led to the arrest and/or conviction of many arsonists. For a free brochure Put the Heat on Arson, call the Washington Insurance Council at 1-800-664-4942, or 206-624-3330. The Arson Alarm Foundation is a nonprofit organization that seeks to reduce loss of life and property by increasing arson awareness. Washington Insurance Council is a nonprofit, consumer education organization funded by member insurance companies.
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