... as the 23rd arson of 2009 declared in the Coatesville area.
Investigators in southeastern Pennsylvania have declared the 23rd arson of the year in the urban region that includes the Philadelphia suburb of Coatesville.
Federal investigators say the latest blaze destroyed a mobile home just outside Coatesville late yesterday and they now say the blaze was arson.
The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says there have been 18 cases of arson in the city of Coatesville and five in the surrounding area since January 1, 2009.
There were 15 arson blazes in the city last year.Investigators have not made any arrests.
The Coatesville police chief announced Friday that a curfew now requires everyone under the age of 18 to be off the streets by 8 p.m.
The city's curfew had been 10 p.m
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I don't know if this is the work of a pyromaniac getting his jollies off on a massive scale or a professional burner working on some nefarious 'urban renewal' scheme for some vested interests - but it is a very dangerous game they are playing, either way.
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