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This is Arson Awareness Week

THIS IS ARSON AWARENESS WEEK.

 

THE OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL IS TRYING TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE COST OF ARSON AND THE TOLL IT TAKES ON COMMUNITIES. SPOKESPERSON J-C FULTZ SAYS EVERYONE NEEDS TO DO THEIR PART.

 

 

THE ILLINOIS FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE OFFERS SOME TIPS FOR HELPING REDUCE THE RISK OF ARSON INCLUDING KEEPING THE DOORS AND WINDOWS OF UNOCCUPIED BUILDINGS LOCKED AND BOARDING UP ABANDONED BUILDINGS. FULTZ SAYS YOU SHOULD ALSO LOCK UP ANY FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS.

 

 

YOU CAN CALL THE STATEWIDE ARSON HOTLINE AT: 1-800-252-2947. LAST YEAR, THE ILLINOIS FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE RESPONDED TO MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND ARSON INVESTIGATIONS AND CANINE TEAMS WERE BROUGHT IN ON OVER 200 CASES.

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