Suspicious fire set on South Oak

A suspicious fire was reported about 3:45 a.m.  Wednesday, March 21, at a small structure behind 336 South Oak. This vacant apartment sits on the alley and was not occupied at the time of the fire.

Both Police and Fire responded. A witness told Police that, after smelling smoke, he walked down the alley and saw the south wall of the apartment was engulfed in flames and he could hear glass shattering.

If you have any information regarding this suspicious fire, please contact the Ponca City Area Crime Stoppers at 762-5100 or 767-0370. Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online can  access the link at www.poncacityok.gov. Click on the Crime stoppers link on the home page, fill out the tip sheet, and send the information. If you’d like to email your information, send it to [email protected]. Anyone that provides information will remain anonymous and may be eligible to receive a reward of up to $1,000.