Gadsden fire investigated as arson

Gadsden Fire Department investigators say a fire in an unoccupied dwelling on South Sixth Street is being investigated as a case of arson.

The fire, which occurred around 2 a.m. June 12, caused about 30 percent damage to the residence. Based on the burn patterns found in the home, investigators say they believes the fire was set. Investigators believe there were multiple set fires and more spots in the residence where someone tried to start fires that didn’t burn. From the evidence, whoever set the fire intended to do far more damage than was done.

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the fire to contact the Gadsden Fire Prevention Bureau at 256-549-4572.