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$1K reward offered for info on Michigan College of Beauty arson

Firefighters from 10 different communities assisted in battling the fire

Fire crews battle a July 30, 2024 fire in Monroe County (WDIV)

MONROE, Mich. – Police are offering a $1,000 reward for information regarding an arson fire at the Michigan College of Beauty.

Read: 17 fire fighters injured in Monroe County fire

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It happened July 30, at about 1:30 p.m. Authorities said they received several 911 calls reporting smoke coming from a vacant building next to the Michigan College of Beauty. Responding crews found heavy black smoke coming from the building.

South Monroe Street was closed between Jones Avenue and Dunbar Road for several hours.

Investigators determined the cause of the fire to be arson.

A $1,000 reward has been offered for information that leads to the arrest of the arsonist. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.

Tips can be made anonymously.


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