MILL CITY, Ore. (AP) — The Linn County sheriff says a fire that destroyed the city hall building in Mill City was arson.
Sheriff Tim Mueller said Wednesday the investigation shows the fire began in the building’s office area. Fire debris evidence is being sent to the Oregon State Police crime lab to test for accelerants. He says the investigation continues.
One city worker suffered serious injuries in the Monday night blaze in the town southeast of Salem. Joy Cronin was reported in stable condition at Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland. Mayor Roel Lundquist says Cronin noticed a light on in the building late Monday and was burned in an explosion as she approached an entrance.
State Police arson detectives and federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms personnel have assisted Linn County sheriff’s detectives.
