SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities investigating a series of arson fire and have made an arrest.
Just before 7:30a.m. Thursday, firefighters responded to a structure fire at 1645 SW 37th Terrace in Topeka, according to Fire Marshal Todd Harrison.
Upon arrival, fire crews found nothing showing from the exterior of the three story apartment building. Firefighters located a fire on the bottom floor in common hallway. Damages were estimated at $250.00 to the structure, there was no content loss.
Just after 11:30a.m., firefighters responded to 3802 S. Topeka Blvd in reference to a structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find a fire burning on the exterior of a building. The fire was quickly extinguished. Damages are estimated at $500.00 to the structure and $500.00 to its contents.
Just over an hour later firefighters were called back to 1645 SW 37th Terrace and found a fire on the third floor common hallway and an estimated $250.00 in damages.
There were no injuries or fatalities reported with these fire incidents.
A fire investigation’s Unit determined the origin and cause for all three fires as intentionally set. During the course of the investigation a suspect was identified and investigators arrested 43-year-old Jenny Lynn on requested charges of arson and interference. She was transported and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.
Investigators are working to determine if the suspect is connected to any other fires.