Police said an apartment fire on Meisner Circle Monday appears to be a case of arson and the search for a suspect is ongoing.
They said the suspect, Luis Figueroa, may be hiding out in Lawrence, Mass.
Police said they responded, along with Salem Fire, to 6 Meisner Circle, Apt. 36, for a reported fire at about 7:19 p.m. Monday. Firefighters quickly knocked down the blaze and were able to contain the damage to one apartment.
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According to police, the apartment was vacant and "it appears the fire was intentionally set by someone who lit a stack of phone books on fire in the living room."
Salem detectives and fire investigators responded to the scene and began their investigation, police said.
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Police have several active arrest warrants on the former tenant, Figueroa, stemming from a domestic assault incident there last month.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Salem Police at 893-1911 or the Southern N.H. Crimeline at 893-6600.
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