Reward offered in Mountain City arson case

State fire investigators say someone torched this van as it sat parked outside a shop in Mountain City on the afternoon of Friday, September 1, 2023. (Photo by State Fire Investigations Unit)

A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for torching a van and workshop in Mountain City.

The fire broke out just before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 1.

Investigators say someone intentionally set fire to a van parked on property off Green Street. The flames spread to the nearby metal shop. The fire destroyed the vehicle and damaged the building.

The flames from the vehicle fire spread to a nearby metal shop. (Photo by State Fire Investigations Unit)

Officials say the arsonist also attempted to set a second vehicle at the property on fire. Someone busted out the windows of several other cars on the property.

The State Fire Investigations Unit is working with the Mountain City Police Department to find those responsible.

Anyone with information on this fire should call the Georgia Arson Control Hotline at 1-800-252-5804.