ARCHBOLD WEATHER

Fire At Shopko Building Not Related To Earlier Arson Attempt




A small fire at the vacant Shopko building was not connected to an earlier arson attempt.

Police were called to the building on March 23 after an odor of natural gas was detected.

Once Ohio Gas Company workers made the building safe, it was discovered that a natural gas supply line of one of the ceiling-mounted heating units had been intentionally cut. Police announced they were seeking evidence in connection with the March arson attempt.

Police were advised of a fire about 9:30 am, Friday, Nov. 25. An employee of a property maintenance firm who regularly checks on the building discovered the fire in a heating unit on the south side.

The worker said he was unsure how long the fire had been burning.

The police report said Andy Brodbeck, Archbold fire chief, and a representative of Ohio Gas were on scene.

Tera Rogers, an officer, said further investigation revealed the fire was caused by a malfunction in the heating unit. There was no indication of vandalism.



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