HURRICANE — A man was arrested on Aug. 19 for allegedly starting the Old Dump Fire, according to the Hurricane City Police Department.

According to the booking affidavit, the police department responded to the area of Confluence Park on reports of possible arson.

Police reported multiple calls about a fire that had started in the area. One call came in of a citizen who witnessed a man starting the fire.

Upon arrival, along with units from both the LaVerkin Police Department and Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Hurricane police made contact with the witness.

The witness described the suspect as being on a bicycle, wearing red shorts and a multi-colored tank top, according to the affidavit.

Police said the witness was able to provide them with a photograph of the suspect.

The affida

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