(October 18, 2006) -- LBFD says two unreleated fire incidents -- each appearing to be malicious in nature -- have arson investigators seeking the public's help.

A release from LBFD Capt./Public Information Officer Jim Arvizu says:

• The first incident collectively involves a series of car fires. Four vehicles in the vicinity of Golden Ave. and Willow St. were destroyed in a series of fires in the late evening or early morning hours between September 21st and October 13th.

• The second incident involves a second alarm fire at 1669 Cote Ave. on Sunday, October 15th, just after midnight. The commercial structure was heavily involved with fire and smoke and a vehicle was also destroyed in the blaze. The fire was determined to be suspicious in nature and is currently being investigated as an arson fire.
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LBFD asks anyone with information regarding either of these two fire incidents call its Arson Hotline at (562) 570-2582.