Arson Alarm offers $10,000 in rewards for tips about Sunday’s blaze

SEATTLE – In the wake of Sunday’s blaze that raged through a Centralia home and injured one person, the Arson Alarm Foundation is offering an award of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest or conviction of the arsonist.

The fire destroyed an estimated $80,000 in property at 606 South Diamond Street in Centralia at 12:32 a.m., Sunday morning.

  “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. 

If you have information about this fire or any suspected arson, please call the Arson Alarm Hotline at 1-800-55-ARSON, 24 hours a day.  Callers can remain anonymous.

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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