(File Photo of Aliquippa Police Department)

(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Published on November 27th, 2024 at 8:09 A.M.)

(Aliquippa, PA) Aliquippa Police Chief John Lane announces significant actions due to the recent fires. According to Lane: “In light of the recent  increase in fire across Aliquippa, we want to assure the community  that significant actions are being taken  to enhance investigations and prevent future occurrences. The chief added, “We understand the anxiety these incidents have caused  within our community, and we are dedicated to ensure the safety of all residents. We will continue t o provide  updates as new information  comes available, and as we implement these crucial measures. I am asking  the resident for the last fire that claims that they saw something  to please come forward. Please provide the police department  with any information you may have, whether it is relevant or not. I have also ordered officers to perform extra patrols for the area ofWest Aliquippa, effective immediately. I am asking any resident and/or visitor who sees something suspicious to please report it to the police department  immediately, call 911, or the non-emergency number 724-775-0880.”

(Update reported by Giordano, added by Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News on November 29th, 2024 at 9:52 A.M.)

Lane also confirmed that at least half a dozen fires were reported to date.