MFD: Arsonist responsible for fires at 4 cellphone towers

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Fire Department says someone is starting fires at cellphone towers across the city.

Firefighters have responded to four such fires since December, resulting in more than half a million dollars worth of damage.

Dec. 5 -- 118 Neil St. -- $5,000 damage
Dec. 5 -- 2754 Faxon Ave. -- $10,000 damage
Jan. 28 -- 20 Flicker St. -- $500,000 damage
Feb. 17 -- 4087 Summer Ave. -- $75,000 damage

Luckily, no injuries have occurred.

The Memphis Fire Department says an arsonist is responsible for fires at four cellphone towers... — The Memphis Fire Department says an arsonist is responsible for fires at four cellphone towers across the city since December.(MFD)

Investigators determined the fires were intentionally set. They are now are on the hunt for an arsonist.

Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH or the state arson hotline at 1-800-762-3017. Tipsters could qualify for a cash reward.

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