Fairfax authorities probing dumpster arson fires

Published July 16, 2011 4:00am ET



Fairfax County authorities are looking for the person who has intentionally set at least 15 dumpsters on fire in the Culmore area since February.

Police say the same person is believed to be responsible for the fires, which have occurred between Feb. 6 and July 10.

All of the blazes took place in the late evening or early morning hours.

Ten dumpster fires were reported on the 6000 block of Knollwood Drive; three were reported on the 6000 block of Vista Drive; one was reported on the 3300 block of Glenmore Drive and one occurred on the 3400 block of Glen Carlyn Drive.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Solvers at 866-411-TIPS (8477). Tipsters can remain anonymous.