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Clearwater brush fire ruled an arson, police say

 
Published Feb. 2, 2015

CLEARWATER — Arson is the cause of one of two brush fires that sparked at Forest Run Park on Countryside Boulevard on Sunday afternoon, police said Monday.

The fires began before 3 p.m. near the intersection of Landmark Drive and Curlew Road, burning about two acres. No injuries were reported and nearby homes were not damaged.

Investigators have ruled one fire as an arson and the other is deemed suspicious, Clearwater police said.

Police ask anyone with information to call (727) 562-4242.