UPDATE NOV 7
Secret Witness is offering a reward for a series of suspected arsons in the Spanish Springs Area.
Secret Witness is offering a reward to find who's responsible for a series of suspected arsons in the Spanish Springs area.
The reward offer is in the amount of $500 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the case, according to officials.
Washoe County Sheriff's Office is urging the public to come forward with any information. You can contact the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office at 775-328-3350, to remain anonymous, contact Secret Witness at 775-322-4900, or go online at www.secretwitness.com.
ORIGINAL STORY
Several small brush fires reported in the Spanish Springs area over the last several months are being investigated as possible arson.
For months, local fire agencies and Washoe County Sheriff's Office deputies have responded to fires set in brush areas near residential neighborhoods on the west side of Pyramid Highway, from Dolores Drive north to Eagle Canyon Drive, according to a release from the Washoe County Sheriff's Office.
None of the fires have resulted in structural damage or posed an immediate threat to homes.
But, since the fires happened near residential areas, the Sheriff’s Office is encouraging people to be aware of their surroundings.
Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding these fires and to identify the person or people involved.
Residents are asked to report anything that appears out of place in their neighborhoods or nearby open spaces, like:
- Suspicious persons or vehicles
- Unusual activity in or around open space or brush areas
- Any signs of smoke or fire by calling 911 immediately
Anyone with information related to these incidents is asked to email the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Division at wcsotips@washoecounty.gov, referencing case number WC25-6073.
You can also contact Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900 or secretwitness.com.
A map of the area where the brush fires have been reported.
