Fire set inside Memphis Walmart causes nearly $2 million in loss, damage
UPDATE: The Memphis Fire Department has released photos of the person of interest involved in Sunday’s arson.
On Monday, the Memphis Fire Department provided more information about the fire that was set inside the Walmart on Austin Peay Highway.
Fire investigators say they determined the fire was intentionally ignited with an open flame device.
They released the following pictures of the person of interest and their vehicle:
Person of Interest. Person of Interest’s Vehicle
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A fire set intentionally inside a Memphis Walmart caused nearly $2 million in content loss, the Memphis Fire Department said.
MFD responded to a fire at the Walmart on Austin Peay Highway at 3:11 p.m. Sunday.
Qwanesha Ward of the MFD said that the fire was intentionally set on Aisle 18 near the electronics department and was contained by the store’s sprinkler system.
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However, the fire still led to $1.8 million in content loss and $10,000 in building loss. The store has smoke and water damage.
MFD said that the store will likely be closed until the end of the week.
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