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On Nov. 24, 2012 at 4:40 p.m., Stations 6, 7, 4 and 5 were dispatched for a structure fire at 26482 Gladding Road, in Mears. Engine 6-4 arrived to find a trailer and the woods burning with fire spreading quickly. (Photo courtesy: Wayne …

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Latest fire on ES investigated as arson

Updated: Monday, 04 Mar 2013, 6:27 AM EST
Published : Saturday, 02 Mar 2013, 2:28 PM EST

Dominic Ross

ONANCOCK, Va. (WAVY) - The latest fire on the Eastern Shore is being investigated as arson, according to a police spokeswoman.

Virginia State Police investigators responded to 20964 Bayside Road in Onancock around 3:15 a.m. Saturday for a structure fire at a small dilapidated structure, according to a press release from State Police.

Police say the structure was burned to the ground and the fire is being investigated as arson.

There have been over 50 fires intentionally set in Accomack County since November of last year.

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