TOPEKA —The Topeka Fire Department Investigation Unit has arrested a juvenile in connection with the eight intentionally set fires, according to Division Chief Michael Martin.  Authorities released no additional details Wednesday evening. There were no injuries reported.

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TOPEKA— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of arson fires set starting late Tuesday and early Wednesday morning.

Just after 11:45p.m.Tuesday, the Topeka Fire Department responded to the first fire in the 1100 Block of SW Clay Street. They found dry leaves and grass on fire behind a home.  A nearby vehicle was also damaged by the fire.

Fire crews responded to seven additional fires in trash bins, structures and over the following 4 hours, according to Division Chief Michael G. Martin.

Several fires were in the same vicinity and one fire in the 900 Block of SW Lindenwood caused an estimated $10,000 damage to a garage, according to Martin.

Investigators determined all the fires were intentionally set. No injuries or fatalities were reported at any of these incidents.

Battalion Chief Mark Brannock says four of the fires were reported in one block, and neighbors reported seeking three young people running away from the scene.

Anyone with information about the circumstances of the fires is asked to please contact Crime Stoppers at (785)234-0007 or Toll Free at 1-800-222 TIPS (8477).