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Monday, January 28, 2013

Fire Near Scene of 2 Horror Movies May Be Arson

An old barn burned Monday on a Lehigh County property where 2 horror movies were filmed.

North Whitehall Fire Marshal Don Jacobs said a Monday morning fire in an abandoned barn at 4767 Cobbler Road is considered "suspicious." The adjoining slaughterhouse, which was the setting for two indie horror movies, was not damaged. "There's no natural cause that would set my mind at ease," Jacobs said. "There was nothing stored in there that could self-ignite, no farming equipment or anything - just some old hay." Jacobs said the barn hasn't had power or been used in any way since 1980. "We did bring in the Allentown arson dog and the Pa. State Police fire marshal from Dublin," Jacobs said. "We're taking this very seriously because one thing can lead to another and we don’t want anything to get worse." He confirmed they have some active…

Carl W

9:05 pm on Tuesday, January 29, 2013

"We did bring in the Allentown arson dog and the Pa. State Police fire marshal from Dublin," Jacobs said. "We're taking this very seriously because one thing can lead to another and we don’t want anything to get worse." Good going !!! (Fmr. fire official)   more ›

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Lower Macungie Explosion Is Termed Arson

Homemade bomb at woman's doorstep explodes but doesn't appear to cause damage or injury, police say.

An explosion outside a Lower Macungie Township woman's apartment on Nov. 18 is a case of arson, according to police. State police at Fogelsville said an explosion was reported at 5:24 p.m. outside the door of Susan I. Sherry of 6690 Hauser Road, Apt. G101. Police said a homemade bomb consisting of drain cleaner and aluminum foil in a plastic container caused a chemical reaction. The resulting explosion caused the container to spray its contents in the victim's doorway and sidewalk. Police did not report any injuries, fire or significant damage. They also said the person responsible is unknown at this time.

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