The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is reminding residents of the importance of reporting fire incidents in light of Arson Awareness Week, which is going on now.
The TBI has special agents who are specially trained fire investigators, and three canines, Diesel, Millie, and Honey, are trained to detect petroleum-based accelerants to start fires.
These special agent fire investigators and their K9 partners respond to fires across the state, especially those that are destructive to buildings and other properties and result in fatalities. They work closely with local jurisdictions to determine the cause, origin, and circumstances of fires.
In conjunction with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, TBI supports efforts to organize education and training programs within the state for local and federal agencies to further protect the safety of Tennesseans and their property.
We want to remind residents of the importance of reporting suspicious fire incidents in their communities. If you have information about a suspected arson, call the Tennessee Arson Hotline at 1-800-762-3017. This line is dedicated to receiving information about suspicious and incendiary fires. It is answered 24 hours a day, and callers may remain anonymous when providing information. Cash awards, provided solely through the generous assistance of the Tennessee Advisory Committee on Arson (TACA), are offered for information leading to an arrest or conviction.
