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Transient suspected of attempting arson at public building, Corvallis OR

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Near SW Washington Ave, Corvallis, OR 97333

A transient male attempted to start a fire near Southwest Washington Avenue by pouring flammable liquid and igniting it. No weapons were seen besides the accelerant.

Audio|Source: Benton County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Dispatch for a possible arson, near Southwest Washington Avenue.
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We reference a transient male on the side of the building trying to start a fire.
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He has some kind of flammable liquid and a lighter.
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He is pouring it on the ground, lighting it on fire.
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He is described as male, wearing all black bulky clothing.
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No visible weapons other than the accelerant.

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Near SW Washington Ave, Corvallis, OR 97333

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