Fire Department Suspects Arson after Vacant House Fire on North Jackson Street

The Danville Fire Department believes a Monday morning fire at 928 North Jackson Street may have been lit on purpose.  The alarm for the fire at the vacant, unsecured house was received at 8:42 AM.  The fire began on the first floor, and spread to the second floor and roof.  Firefighters noticed thick smoke and flames upon arrival, and the fire was out rather quickly.  The suspicion of arson is assisted by the fact that no live electricity nor gas were coming into the house at the time of the fire.