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An estimated 16,800 intentionally set fires in residential buildings occur annually in the U.S., according to the latest report issued by the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). These fires result in an estimated average of 280 deaths, 775 injuries and $593 …

Cape Girardeau investigators are still trying to resolve 18 arson investigations for fires that have occurred since 2008. The Southeast Missourian reports that nine arsons from 2008 remain unsolved, along with five from 2009, three in 2010 and one this …