Arson Cause Of Washington Street Garage Fire

On April 7, 1986 at 10:00 a.m., a neighbor seen smoke coming from a garage and dialed 911. A Shippensburg borough box was dispatched to 18-20 N. Washington Street for a garage fire. An arson fire destroyed a three-car garage and its contents including a car. Firefighters had the blaze under control quickly and remained on the scene about 1-½ hours. Damages were estimated at $5,000. The Vigilant Hose, Cumberland Valley Hose and West End Fire and Rescue companies answered the alarm.