WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Investigators with the state Fire Marshal’s Office are looking for the public’s help in connection with a pair of fires on the same day earlier this month in downtown Williamson that destroyed two buildings.
A news release from the agency Thursday said what caused the fires on Feb. 10 remains undetermined. They hope someone saw something.
The first blaze was reported at about 1 a.m. on 2nd Avenue at the Williamson Health and Wellness Center. While fighting that fire, fire crews discovered the Williamson Gun and Archery Shop next door had been broken into and several things stolen.
Fire crews were dispatched to the scene at 5:30 a.m. for a second fire with flames shooting through the roof.
2 fires at Williamson buildings on 02/10 are undetermined in cause and still under investigation. The Williamson Health and Wellness Center and Williamson Gun and Archery Shop were destroyed. Anyone with information call 1-800-233-3473. Up to $5,000 reward for information. pic.twitter.com/W8JrzEoRvI
— WVState Fire Marshal (@WVFireMarshal) February 27, 2020
Investigators with the Fire Marshal’s Office and Williamson Fire Department are investigating.
Anyone with information is asked to call the state’s arson hotline at 1-800-233-3473. A reward of up to $5,000 is possible if the information leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.