"Person Of Interest" In Fla. Wildfires In Custody

[maddezmom]

Source: CBS

PALM BAY, Fla. (CBS) ― A "person of interest" wanted in connection to a series of wildfires in Palm Bay has been taken into custody.

Wednesday, police released a picture of a man who they said was "person of interest" in their arson investigation of the fires. They have not said if the person they've taken into custody is same man.



Palm Bay police say the man they've taken into custody was seen tossing something into some woods Tuesday night. A fire started moments later. Officers chased him, but lost him in the densely wooded area. Police used a reverse 911 call system to alert area residents to be on the look out for the suspect.

Early Wednesday morning police said the man was spotted in the backyard of a Palm Bay home, reported CBS station WFOR-TV in Miami.


Read more: http://cbs4.com/national/wildfires.daytona.beach.2.723670.html

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Arson-started Florida wildfires fueled by growth
By KELLI KENNEDY, Associated Press Writer
27 minutes ago



PALM BAY, Fla. - Wildfires that have gutted at least 40 homes along the state's Atlantic coast are believed to have been started by arsonists, but they got help from two classic Florida phenomenon: rampant development and a year-round growing season.

Experts said the fires reported in Brevard County that have burned roughly 10,000 acres — or more than 15 square miles — have found ample fuel because the state has not been able to hold controlled burns near development to cut back vegetation.

That means firefighters are battling palmetto palms that should be knee-high, but have been allowed to grow for 20 or 30 years, said Dale Armstrong, senior forester with the state's Division of Forestry.

Florida's endless growing season and waxy plants that can burn while still green are also culprits, said Ken Outcalt, a research plant ecologist with the U.S. Forest Service.

more:http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080514/ap_on_re_us/wildfires

[Ian David]

1. Woody Harrelson really let himself go...

[Kelvin Mace]

2. WARNING: Harsh rant to follow

The goddamn word is SUSPECT, you stupid fucking hacks! SUSPECT, not "person of interest". Why do you gimboids insist on using every goddamned doublespeak term you are fed?? Do you enjoy sodomizing your own soul just so you can be one of the "kewl kidz" the local Gestapo will call on because they know you will give them an eager rim job?

And while we are on the subject, it isn't "harsh interrogation", you imbecilic maggot fuck, it's "TORTURE". If you don't believe it is torture, then hall your ass over to my basement and I 'll give you some "harsh interrogation" to ponder, strictly according to the Bush-Cheney play book.

[Dr.Phool]

3. What are you hinting at?

[FlaGranny]

5. ????? n/t

[FlaGranny]

4. Someone was seen

throwing something into the woods right next to my cousin's home. Not sure whether this is the same guy, but it is the same area. Her house didn't burn, but some of her neighbors lost theirs. The fire burned right up to her house but the firemen saved it. She still has a power pole in her yard that is burning after 3 attempts to put it out, so she's worried about that sparking her home.

I finally was able to talk to her this morning after trying for 2 days.

[Itchinjim]

6. Mullet. Why do they always have mullets?

Looks like he might be having some dental issues too.