House fire under investigation as a possible arson
The Racine Fire Department is on scene for a house fire in the 1400 block of Superior Street. They were dispatched around 7:15 a.m. for smoke coming out the windows of a home. Racine Police confirmed this was an active fire when they arrived. Witnesses report seeing visible smoke also. No known injuries at this time. Battalion Chief is requesting an Investigator to the fire scene
7:54 a.m. – Dispatch reports they are 40 minutes into the fire
8:06 a.m. – Dispatch reports they are 50 minutes into the fire. BC states all fire loss has been stopped at this time. They are now asking for a Racine Police Evidence Technician to the scene
9:57 a.m. – Radio reports that they are now stating that this fire appears to have been intentionally set. RPD/RFD investigating
6 Responses to House fire under investigation as a possible arson
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This is at least the second property thats been burned down that is owned by Nick who has the store on the corner of Superior and Barker, is someone out to get him? Also the bar next door to the store burn’t down about a month ago.
buzzard
07/30/2012 at 12:24 pm
Arson is usually done to collect fire insurance on problem buildings. Given that there are hundreds of abandoned homes and empty rentals – this may be a possibility. The poor condition of many homes in Racine’s inner city make them a target for arson.
Tricky Dicky
07/31/2012 at 5:18 am
the bar didnt burn down at all! It did sustain water & smoke damage but It was the building next to the bar that burned down-its the 3rd building from the corner & If I had to make a guess- INSURANCE fraud is the only 2 words that come to mind. WHy? Because about a year ago or so nick’s upper apartment was on fire, than that 3rd building from the corner (also nicks), & now 1 of his houses? hmmm, anyone with any education can put 1,2,3 together!!!
golden0623
07/31/2012 at 9:07 am
The building was purchased in 2007 for $79,000 and is assessed at $67,000 for 2012. Today, you probably couldn’t get $40,000 for it – PRE-FIRE.
That means the owner is underwater.
Tricky Dicky
07/31/2012 at 5:37 am
Golden that happens to be the old Avenue bar that burned down if I’m not mistaken and it also did more damage to the store after the fire in his upper apartment,and to the Winners Circle Bar next to it.
buzzard
07/31/2012 at 9:20 am
It was a vacant building that started on fire a few months ago, the bar next door suffered smoke and water damage, let the authorities do their investigation
racineuncovered
07/31/2012 at 5:10 pm