Fire at Dixie Cup Factory in Northampton County ruled arson, police ask for public's help
- Lori Lee WGOLV
- May 5
- 1 min read
Updated: May 6
WILSON BOROUGH, Pa. - A fire at the old Dixie Cup factory in Northampton County back in March has been ruled arson, according to a press release.
The fire broke out on March 14 around 6:42 a.m. at the former Dixie warehouse location, according to the news release from the Wilson Police Department.
Following further investigation, Wilson police have declared it an incendiary fire. It had been called suspicious at the time.
Photo: Lehigh Valley Fire Scene Photos
Investigators from the Wilson Borough Fire Department, Wilson Police Department, ATF, and Pennsylvania State Police are looking for information concerning the fire.
Anyone who might have information, including video, pictures, or eyewitness accounts, is encouraged to call the Wilson Borough Police Department at 610-258-8746 or email the Wilson Borough Detective office at mshive@wilsonpd.org.
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