Arsons on Virginia’s Eastern Shore Rise to 24
Structures on Virginia’s Eastern Shore continue to be targets for an arsonist.
Virginia State Police tell media outlets that 24 fires have been set in Accomack County since Nov. 13. The latest incident occurred early Sunday morning when a portable catering trailer was torched.
Most of the other fires occurred at abandoned structures, including two that were burned on Saturday.
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