Virginia FD responds to suspicious fire-suspect arrested

August 8 – Virginia authorities continue to investigate two fires which were reported this morning in the southside area of the city. The fires occurred in the 100 block of 7th Street South and the `1200 block of 2nd Avenue South. Both small fires were quickly put out by police officers and firefighters. A person was taken into custody in connection with the fires. The investigation involved the Virginia Police Department, Virginia Fire Department, and the Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office.