Someone’s playing with fire — literally.
Just before 10 a.m., police raced to a report of flaming garbage cans on 5th Street. When they arrived, they found not one, not two, but FOUR city-owned trash cans charred and melted in a back alley. The firebug? Long gone.
Officers scoured the area for suspects, but the trashcan arsonist vanished without a trace. No witnesses. No leads. Just scorched plastic and the lingering smell of smoky stupidity.
Burnt Bins = Burnt Budget
This may seem like a petty prank, but it’s a real pain in the wallet for a city already strapped for cash. Replacing those bins isn’t free — it costs the city hundreds of taxpayer dollars every time one goes up in flames.
And it’s not just the bins. Fire-damaged alleys, cleanup crews, and police time all pile onto the tab. In a town where every penny counts, this kind of reckless vandalism doesn’t just burn trash — it burns resources we can’t afford to waste.
See Something? Say Something!
City officials are urging residents: if you see anything suspicious, speak up. Even small tips can help stop this senseless destruction before it spreads.
And if your trash can got roasted in the chaos? Contact city services to request a replacement — and maybe suggest they install some flame-proof ones next time.
Because let’s face it: we’ve got enough dumpster fires around here without adding literal ones.
