MOLINE, Ill. — A suspect is in custody after a fire at a Moline apartment building was deemed intentional, according to officials.
Just after 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, the Moline Fire Department responded to the Moline Enterprise Lofts at 1871 River Dr. due to a fire alarm being activated. Upon arrival, firefighters saw the alarm and sprinkler system had been activated. The fire had already been extinguished by the sprinklers when first responders got to the scene, according to a press release.
Firefighters searched the 69-unit apartment building to ensure everybody was accounted for, with officials reporting there were no injuries.
The department's Fire Prevention and Investigation Bureau investigated the incident and determined the cause of the fire as intentional. According to the release, a suspect was arrested shortly after. Their identity has not been released.
The Moline Police Department, East Moline Police Department, MidAmerican Energy, American Red Cross and an unspecified water mitigation company helped affected residents alongside the fire department.
The investigation is ongoing and no other information was made available. Anyone with knowledge on the incident is asked to contact Fire Marsh Mitch Cunningham at (309) 524-2266.
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