Jars of Accelerants Found at Two Daycare Center Fires in Opelika, AL
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An investigation is underway after two daycare facilities were set on fire six days apart in Opelika.
Authorities on Monday said jars filled with accelerant were discovered at both scenes.
Police and firefighters were dispatched at 3:23 a.m. on Jan. 13 to a blaze at By His Grace Daycare & Learning Center on South Six Street.
The second fire happened just after 11 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, at Children Palace Learning Center on Columbus Parkway.
Firefighters were able to extinguish both fires and no injuries were reported.
Investigators are working to determine if the fires are linked.
Anyone with information is asked to call Opelika police at 334-705-5220 or the Opelika Fire Department at 334-705-5330.
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