Two fires set in the Rabun County last month have now been ruled as arson, according to Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King.
The office announced Thursday that the two Rabun Gap fires, which occurred the afternoon of Feb. 25 at a residence on Wolffork Church Road, were intentionally set and have been ruled arson.
The first fire heavily damaged the carport and left side of the residence, according to the office of the insurance and safety fire commissioner. They say that the alleged perpetrator(s) also set a second fire that destroyed a workshop on the property.
“Our office is assisting the Rabun County Fire Department in this investigation,” said Commissioner King. “We are asking for the help of the community in bringing the perpetrator(s) to justice. Anyone with information about this Rabun County fire is invited to call my Fire Investigations Unit at 1-800-282-5804.”
In coordination with the State Fire Investigations Unit, Georgia Arson Control is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for arson.
