Published June 07, 2016
Authorities are investigating a series of fires set in and around a Seattle homeless encampment along Interstate 5 known as the Jungle.
The Seattle Fire Department said on Twitter investigators have determined that eight fires, including one in a vacant building Monday afternoon, were intentionally set.
Seattle Police Capt. Paul McDonagh said Monday evening five initial fires were started with three blazes spotted later in the day, prompting a large police response and search for a suspect.
The fires closed a portion of Dearborn Street for hours while firefighters extinguished the blazes.
Seattle police also changed the suspect's description to a white man in his 30s, 5 foot 6 inches tall with short hair and possibly a Mohawk. Police said he was described as wearing black shorts and no shirt.
Anyone who sees him should call 911.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/police-investigating-arsons-around-seattle-homeless-camp