A structure fire at 14985 Gary Fletcher Road is suspected to be caused by arson. Firefighters from Pea Ridge, Northeast Benton County and Avoca volunteer fire departments were dispatched to the scene at 4:19 a.m. Sunday and left the scene by 7:25 a.m.
On arrival, firefighters found flame and smoke showing from the residential structure, according to Pea Ridge Fire Chief Frank Rizzio.
The incident is under investigation by the Benton County fire marshal and the Benton County Sheriff’s Office.
News, Pages 1 on 02/20/2013