Holland Police detectives and the Holland Fire Marshal are investigating two early morning fires that have been deemed suspicious.
The first fire was reported just before 3:30 a.m. Monday at 17 W. 16th St. Police said it was quickly extinguished without significant damage. Crews responded to a second fire at 7:30 a.m. at 87 E. 18th St. That blaze caused significant damage and a firefighter suffered a minor injury.
Police said the fires are believed to be connected.
Tuesday, investigators identified a person of interest in the two arson cases. They are asking for anyone who lives near 16th Street, 17th Street and 18th Street between River Avenue and Columbia Avenue to call police if they have home surveillance video. Specifically, if that video shows anyone walking through the area between midnight and 8 a.m.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to send an email to policetips@cityofholland.com or call detectives at 616-355-1150. You may also call Silent Observer anonymously at 1-877-88-SILENT, text OCMTIP and your message to 274627, or visit the Silent Observer website at www.mosotips.com.
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