CONNEAUT, Ohio — Authorities are asking for the public's help as their investigation continues regarding an arson fire at the former Golden Anchor restaurant at 1003 Harbor Street in Conneaut, which happened back on Feb. 8.
Mutual aid from surrounding fire departments fought the blaze alongside Conneaut firefighters.
The fire caused the building to be a total loss.
State fire investigators, city investigators and agents from the FBI have determined the situation was arson.
A $5,000 reward is being offered through the Blue Ribbon Arson Committee for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whomever is responsible for this fire.
Anyone with information pertaining to the fire is asked to contact the Ohio State Fire Marshal's Office at 800-589-2728 or the Conneaut Police Department at 440-593-7440.
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Editor's note: Video in the player above was originally published in an unrelated story on Feb. 23, 2022.
