Fire marshals say small Kirkwood Street house fire was set on purpose
Bystanders helped crews find the Oct. 26 fire in the 400 block of Kirkwood. Nobody was hurt, and the case is being investigated as arson.
Weather & TrafficThe Abilene Fire Department was sent to a reported house fire near North 6th and Kirkwood Street at about 1:13 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26.
With help from people nearby, firefighters found the fire at a home in the 400 block of Kirkwood. The flames were already out when crews arrived, but material near the back door was still smoldering, so firefighters ran a hose line and put out the last embers.
Everyone inside got out safely and no injuries were reported. Damage is estimated at about $1,200.
The Abilene Fire Marshal's Office investigated and determined the fire was set intentionally. It is now being handled as an incendiary fire, and no suspect has been publicly identified.
