Coatesville in state of emergency

    January 27, 2009

    By: Peter Crimmins

    A state of emergency is in effect in Coatesville, where authorities say 29 fires have been deliberately set over the past 8 weeks. The city’s police force is working with county, state and federal agencies to apprehend those responsible for committing the arson that has caused more than $3 million dollars in damage. WHYY’s Peter Crimmins reports.

    By: Peter Crimmins
    pcrimmins@whyy.org

    A state of emergency is in effect in Coatesville, where authorities say 29 fires have been deliberately set over the past 8 weeks. The city’s police force is working with county, state and federal agencies to apprehend those responsible for committing the arson that has caused more than $3 million dollars in damage. WHYY’s Peter Crimmins reports. [audio: reports20090127arson.mp3]

    • WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor

    WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today.

    Want a digest of WHYY’s programs, events & stories? Sign up for our weekly newsletter.

    Together we can reach 100% of WHYY’s fiscal year goal

    Donate
    Learn about WHYY Member benefits
    Ways to Donate