Arsonist on the loose? Six fires in Pierce County are believed to be connected, police say

Tacoma police and fire officials said Wednesday that six fires set on Sunday are believed to be connected, and they urged anyone with information about the blazes, being investigated as arson, to come forward.

Authorities responded to a structure fire in the 1100 block of Dock Street at roughly 1:30 a.m. Sunday. The structure was destroyed. Three more fires were set along Puyallup Avenue only hours later, according to a joint press release from the Tacoma police and fire departments.

Two additional blazes, this time in Fife, were reported later.

"All incidents are believed to be connected, with no reported loss of life," authorities said.

The Tacoma Police Arson Unit is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the person or people responsible. Members of the public, including business owners, in neighborhoods near where the fires occurred were urged to review surveillance-system footage for suspicious activity.

Anyone with information can contact Tacoma police or leave a tip with Crime Stoppers by using the app or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS.

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