Fire marshal offering reward for Marengo fire information

Indiana State Fire Marshal investigators are offering a reward of $5,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for starting a residential fire in Crawford County.

On Tuesday, May 18, 2021, witnesses saw a white male in a black hoodie and dark pants enter the house at 399 Depot Street in Marengo. Shortly after the male was seen exiting the residence, witnesses observed that a fire had started and called 911.

Anyone with information about the fire is encouraged to call the Indiana Arson Hotline at 1-800-382-4628. Callers are not required to provide their name.

The Indiana State Fire Marshal functions as a section of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.