The Holley Police Department is investigating two separate arson fires that occurred on May 14, 2012. The first fire came in at 12:18 a.m. this morning at East Avenue and the Canal Bridge in the village. It involved a houseboat that was docked in the canal and set on fire, fire departments responded to put out the blaze and this houseboat was destroyed by fire.
The second arson fire took place at 8:19 a.m. at 37 East Albion Street, a vacant pizza shop. This fire was observed by people driving by and called into 911. The fire destroyed a portion of the wood siding and was quickly put out by the fire departments that responded.
Both fires are currently under investigation. The Holley Police feel that both fires are related in that they were less than a half mile of each other. Police and fire investigators have not determined the cause of the fires at this point, but officials believe both fires were intentionally set.
Holley Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance. If anyone saw anything concerning these fires or has any information relating to the fires or who did this, they are asked to call the Holley Police Department at 585-638-5308 or Orleans County 911.
