Benton Harbor officials investigating 4 suspicious fires

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. - The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety is investigating four fires they say are suspicious in nature. 

The fires in question happened at the following addresses:

• 289 Hinkley Street, Benton Harbor
  • This fire was discovered at an abandoned barn around 11 p.m. on July 6.  
• 489 North Shore Drive, Benton Harbor
  • This fire was discovered around 10:30 a.m. on July 5 at the abandoned Modern Plastics Corporation. At this time, investigators have no leads on the incident. 
• 400 Donald Adkins Drive, Benton Township
  • This fire was discovered just before 9 p.m. on July 9 at an abandoned school. 
• Corner of North Shore Drive and Madeline Avenue, Benton Township
  • This fire was discovered at a wood palette place around 7 p.m. on July 4. Neighbors in the area said they saw children lighting the fire but that they ran away.

If you have any information, please call the department at 269-927-8423.