Suspicious RV fire under investigation in Kennewick

KENNEWICK, Wash.-- Crews with the Kennewick Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire at Pacific Steel and Recycling on Chemical Drive in Kennewick at about 2:20 in the morning.

The Class A motor home was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived to the fenced-in lot, and were able to quickly get the flames under control.

While on the scene, officials requested that Kennewick Police Officers respond because there was some evidence indicating that the fire may not have started accidentally.

Officer Issac Merkl with the Kennewick Police Department confirmed to Newsradio 610 KONA that the fire did appear to be suspicious in nature, but it's still early in the investigation.

Anyone with information about the fire is encouraged to contact the Kennewick Police Department at 509-628-0333.