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Moultrie Fire Department Investigate a Case of Arson

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Posted at 10:14 PM, Oct 31, 2014
and last updated 2014-10-31 18:37:14-04

MOULTRIE, GA. (WTXL) - Moultrie Firefighters respond to multiple car fires at the Shy Manor Apartments early Thursday Morning.

According to the Moultrie Observer, four vehicles were involved in what appears to have been a case of arson. 

Firefighters were dispatched to the apartment complex around 3:30 a.m. to a report of someone setting vehicles on fire. 

The Moultrie Observer reports, a Ford Crown Victoria belonging to Devin Smith, 812 Northside Drive, Apt. 8, suffered heavy fire damage to the motor, hood, dash, seats, doors and quarter panels, a fire department report said, while a Chevrolet Impala belonging to Nicholas Edge, 900 Eighth Ave. S.E., had fire damage to the hood, windshield and dash. The cars were parked about 34 feet apart.

A GMC Jimmy belonging to Shartrellis Lawson was parked next to the Crown Victoria and suffered damage as well.

Firefighters say, Gasoline was poured on a Ford F150 a 100ft away, but it hadn't ignited.

No word on any arrests.