Crime & Safety
Porta-Potty Arson Investigation Continues In King Of Prussia
The series of destructive blazes remains under investigation.
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — Authorities are continuing to investigate a series of suspicious fires in Upper Merion which they believe may be arson.
No new leads have been made public in the case, and no arrests have yet been announced.
Officials said earlier in June that they were investigating the Swedeland Park incidents as arson.
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The first two incidents, which took place on May 12 and May 24, were similar: toilet paper and other items were set on fire inside the porta potties.
The third incident took place on June 18 at around 2:30 p.m.
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Someone broke into a locked restroom, started the fire, and then fled.
All incidents were thoroughly investigated by the Upper Merion Fire Marshal's Office and Upper Merion detectives to determine that they were intentionally set.
If you have any information, contact police at (610) 265-3232.
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