ATF Adds $10,000 to Reward in San Fernando Valley Arson Investigation

LOS ANGELES, May 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Special Agent in Charge John A. Torres of the Los Angeles Field Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) today announced the addition of $10,000 to the reward fund for the recent arson incidents that occurred in the San Fernando Valley. The reward now totals $75,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the arson fires.

"ATF is dedicated to safeguarding the American public by enforcing federal laws on arson," Torres said. "We are asking for the public's help to apprehend and convict the people responsible for these heinous crimes."

The Los Angeles City Fire Department, Los Angeles Police Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation and ATF are investigating the fires.

Authorities have not determined whether or not the fire incidents are related and currently do not have any suspects. Anyone with information should contact the Los Angeles Fire Department's Arson Investigation Unit at (213) 485-6095.

Contact: Elaine Kwong, PIO

Office: (818) 265-2507

Cell: (213) 925-4547