‘Suspicious’ Fire Destroys Car near Kamiakin High School in Kennewick

Kennewick Police and Fire Investigators are calling it "suspicious."

Late Tuesday evening, around 11:10 PM, Kennewick Fire Crews and Police were dispatched to the 400 block of North Arthur, very close to Kamiakin High School, for a report of a car fire.

This is the area where the fire occurred.

When they arrived this vehicle was fully engulfed in flames. Fortunately, crews were able to extinguish the flames before the gas tank went up, but the vehicle was a total loss.

The interior was completely consumed, all that's left is the metal frame and a few other parts.

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No word on how it may have started, anyone who might have information is urged to call (509)-628-0333. All leads and tips can be confidential.

Some nearby apartment buildings were notified and evacuated as a precaution, no other buildings or any persons were damaged or hurt. It was most likely the Tanglewood Apartments that were evacuated, at 465 North Arthur.