Howland fire was intentionally set

HOWLAND

The Howland Fire Department and Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office have determined that the Monday morning fire at 7705 Macawber Drive was intentionally set.

The Ohio Blue Ribbon Committee of the fire marshal has established a reward of $5,000 for imformation leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the fire. Call 330-856-5022 with information.

The fire marshal’s crime dog alerted on multiple areas of the home indicating that an accelerant was used to start the fire, Howland Fire Chief James Pantalone said.

The fire was reported at 12:11 a.m. Monday. The home was vacant, and there were no injuries. Damage estimate is $120,000. The home had been remodeled and was about to go on the market, Pantalone said.

The Howland Police Department and fire marshal’s office are conducting interviews with witnesses and have persons of interest in the case, Pantalone said.