Police are investigating a string of fires set by an arsonist in South Seattle Friday morning.
On October 17 at approximately 12:13 a.m., a suspect described as wearing dark clothing set multiple fires starting at 22nd Avenue South and South Hill Street. The arsons progressed southbound, ending near South Walden Street and Wetmore Avenue South.
Over the course of approximately one hour, at least eight fires were set. No one was injured and no major property damage occurred.
A K9 unit from the King County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and conducted a track; however, the suspect was not located.
The Arson Bomb Squad has been notified, and Seattle Fire Department Marshall 5 has also been briefed. This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Officers are currently working to