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Help sought in Duluth arson investigation

Duluth fire and police officials are looking for the owner of a drone that may have evidence from an arson that occurred on Oct. 18. Fire Marshal Marnie Grondahl said in a news release that witnesses reported seeing a drone flying in the area of ...

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Authorities suspect arson in the case of this house that burned Oct. 18 at 1311 W. First St. (Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com)

Duluth fire and police officials are looking for the owner of a drone that may have evidence from an arson that occurred on Oct. 18.

Fire Marshal Marnie Grondahl said in a news release that witnesses reported seeing a drone flying in the area of the fire at 1311 W. First St. Seven people who were in the building escaped safely, but the fire caused more than $75,000 in damage.

Anyone who knows anything about the fire is asked to call (800) 723-2020. A reward of up to $5,000 is available from the Minnesota Chapter of International Association of Arson Investigators for any information that could lead to a conviction.

Grondahl asks that anyone who knows the owner of the drone call (218) 730-4398.

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