
The Manhattan Fire Department has announced that the apartment building fire that occurred at 801 Moro Street early Thursday morning has been ruled incendiary by fire investigators.
Investigators from the Manhattan Fire Department, Riley County Police Department, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobaco, Firearms and Explosives, and the State Fire Marshall conducted the investigation.
The building was under construction at the time of the fire. There were no injuries.
Officers continue to investigate and arking anyone with information on the crime to contact the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers by telephone at 785-539-7777 or online at www.ManhattanRileyCountyCrimeStoppers.com.
Community members choosing to assist law enforcement through the Crime Stoppers service can remain anonymous and could qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.