Officials with the Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department believe that a newly constructed two-story duplex fire on Saturday night was intentional set.

Units responded around 9:45 p.m. to 1009 N. Church St. The fire was located in the lower level kitchen area of the left side unit.

Assistant Fire Marshal Michael Bartlett said he believes the fire was intentionally set.

“There was no gas or electricity hooked up,” Bartlett said. “The fire was set in the cabinets and spread to the walls.”

Although crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire, the unit received extensive fire, smoke, and heat damage.

The Fire Marshal’s Office is asking for your assistance.

If you have any information regarding the fire, please contact MFRD’s Fire Marshals’ Office at 615-849-2605 or Rutherford County Crime Stoppers at 615-893-STOP (7867) Monday through Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm. Callers will remain anonymous and cash rewards of up to $1,000 are offered for information leading to the arrest of persons of interest.

You may also contact the Tennessee Arson Hotline at 1-800-762-3017 for a cash reward of up to $5,000.