Kalamazoo Public Safety makes an arrest in connection with a series of fires

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety said it arrested a suspect in connection with a series of fires Thursday morning. According to KDPS, the man faces “multiple arson charges.”

“This arrest represents a significant development in the ongoing investigation into these incidents,” the department wrote on Facebook. In the same post, Fire Chief Scott Brooks called the arrest “a major step forward.”

KDPS did not disclose which fires the suspect allegedly played a role in. However, late last month the department said it was investigating a recent increase in fires, including at vacant homes, several of which burned over the summer. On Tuesday, a vacant building on East Water Street burned.

According to KDPS, information about the fires must continue to be made available to the public.

“We urge the public to provide us with any information regarding our recent unexplained fires. You can do so by contacting the Fire Marshal’s Office at (269) 337-8260,” the agency wrote on Facebook.

KDPS added that people can submit anonymous tips to the Kalamazoo Silent Observer by calling 269-343-2100, using the “P3Tips” app or reporting through the Kalamazoo Silent Observer website.