Police cruiser set on fire at precinct lot

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A car was on fire at a police precinct Monday night.

Memphis Firefighters responded to an arson at 444 Main Street around 8 p.m.

Firefighters said someone set a squad car on fire near the front door of the precinct.

Fire investigators said the fire was set intentionally using an accelerator near the back of the vehicle.

The suspect poured the gas on the trunk of the car and the fire started at the gas tank on the driver’s side.

There was about $35,000-$45,000 worth of damage to the vehicle.

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