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OREM — An additional $1,000 is being offered as a reward for information about a suspected serial arsonist, Orem City announced Friday.
The reward increase brings the total amount offered for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for a series of fires in Orem up to $13,500.
Previously, Orem officials announced that $12,500 had been raised by the city, local contractors and realtors.
Investigators said they believe arson fires started Feb. 5 and Dec. 19 were set by the same person or group of people. Fires at two buildings under construction and a small gas station, in addition to a Provo patrol car, were determined to have been caused by arson, according to the Orem Police Department.
The total cost of damage from the arson fires is estimated to be more than $2 million.
Anyone with information about the fires can call 801-229-7321.
