More arsonists arrested this year

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Terre Haute firefighters said more people are behind bars, charged with arson.

Just in the past few weeks News 10 has reported two different suspicious fires in the area, one at Zim Marss.  However, officials said they're working hard to capture those arsonists.

Fire officials said that 22 people have been arrested for arson this year so far. That's compared to under 10 arrested each for the last three years.

Officials attribute the spike in arrests to more focus placed on catching suspects.

They said community help is essential for success.

If you have information about the Zim Marss fire or any other suspicious blaze call Crime Stoppers at 812-238-STOP