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Police say 5 fires at Vt. summer camp were arson

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BENSON, Vt. (AP) - Vermont State Police fire investigators say five separate fires reported at a summer camp for troubled youth in the town of Benson were arson.

The fires were reported at about 7 p.m. Thursday at Camp E-Wen-Akee.

The Benson Fire Department was assisted by several area agencies including the West Haven and Orwell fire departments.

The initial investigation determined the fires were intentionally set.

There were no injuries. Damage was estimated at less than $25,000.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Vermont Arson Tip Line at 1-800-32-ARSON.

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