BEDFORD, Ohio — *Editor's Note: The video in the player above is from a previous, unrelated report.
The Division of State Fire Marshal's Fire and Explosion Investigation Bureau is seeking tips from the public regarding an intentionally set fire at a vacant single- family home in Bedford.
On December 30, 2021 around 7:30am, the Bedford Fire Department responded to a reported explosion and extensive fire damage to a home at in the 300 block of Marion Drive.
At the scene, fire crews that all of home's doors were locked, but a window had been removed prior to the fire. Investigator with the State Fire Marshal found that sections of the water and gas lines had been removed from the basement and other evidence that indicated the fire had been intentionally set inside the home.
The investigation is being conducted by the State Fire Marshal and Bedford Fire Department. A reward of up to $5,000.00 is being offered by the Blue Ribbon Arson Committee for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for these fires.
Anyone who has information, photos, or videos of the fire should contact the State Fire Marshal's Office tip line at 800-589-2728 or Cuyahoga County Crimestoppers at 216-252-7463.
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