Arsonists Want to Be 'Heroes': ; This Year, at Least 30 Firefighters Are Accused of; Deliberately Setting Fires

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At least 30 West Virginia firefighters have been arrested this year for starting fires, including fires they have later returned to fight, state Fire Marshal Sterling Lewis said.

National experts say the arsonist firefighters start blazes for a variety of reasons but often because they want to seek excitement and be heroes. Some are also suspected of receiving money or drugs in exchange for starting fires.

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Arsonists Want to Be 'Heroes': ; This Year, at Least 30 Firefighters Are Accused of; Deliberately Setting Fires

Lewis said the same reasons have come up repeatedly during police interviews with the "over 30" firefighters who have been arrested this year and are awaiting trial for arson. A precise number is not yet known. Most, but not all, of the arsonist firefighters are...

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