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Police seek person of interest linked to house fire on Detroit’s west side

No injuries were reported

DETROIT – The Detroit Police Department is seeking information regarding a person of interest linked to a house fire on the city’s west side.

The incident occurred on Wednesday (Feb. 21) at 11 p.m. in the 1500 block of Kendall Street when a man walked onto the porch of a residence and poured an accelerant on it.

Officials say he then proceeded to light it on fire and fled the scene on foot.

The Detroit Fire Department extinguished the fire, and officials say no injuries were reported.

Anyone with information should contact the Detroit Police Department’s Arson Unit at 313-596-2940 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-up.

All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous. Click here to submit a tip online.

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