The million dollar plus damage closed three businesses, there were no injuries. In October a set fire gutted the Smythe Manufacturing Plant on Forry Avenue. The business was destroyed and never reopened. Firefighters were able to save a neighboring nursing home from the intense fire. A fire was set on the loading dock of the Kroger Sav-On on Deo Drive in Newark in late December.
Authorities suspect a former employee.
The store was evacuated, but damage was minimal. All calls are held in strict confidence, and callers receive a code number.