Office Building, Other Business Florence, OR – Possible arson fire at business center suppressed by sprinkler system August 24, 2016 viking210 Authorities suspect arson as the cause of a fire in the Florence Business Center after eight fire starts were discovered inside a business on 12th Street. At 6:41 a.m. Tuesday, Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue personnel were called to the business center after someone reported smoke coming from the building and water flowing from a sprinkler in the ceiling. Within 5 minutes, firefighters arrived but discovered no fire because the sprinkler had put the fire out. Authorities said it was “very obvious” that the fire starts were intentionally set. Three fire engines, one firetruck, three support vehicles and 12 firefighters responded. The structural damages are estimated at $25,000. Anyone with information is asked to call Florence police detective Brandon Ott at 541-997-3515.
