Two fires in two days investigated in Pike County

VALPEN – Indiana Fire Marshal fire investigators are seeking the public’s help finding any information about two fires reported at the same address within the past week in Velpen.

The first fire was reported on the afternoon of June 15th at 9436 East Oak Street in Velpen. Jefferson Township firefighters arrived on the scene to find the garage engulfed in flames. 

A second fire was reported at the location in the early morning hours of Saturday,  June 17.

The two fires destroyed the garage and home.

Investigators encourage anyone with information about these incidents to call the Indiana Arson Hotline at 800-382-4628 or email TIPS1@dhs.in.gov.