Oregon Police: Foundry Fire Intentionally Set

OREGON – The Oregon Police Department has determined that a fire at the former foundry building at 309 S. 1st Street on Friday, November 6, was intentionally set. Investigators have identified persons of interest and continue to gather evidence. Police have also received information that video footage related to how the fire started may have been shared on social media. Investigators are asking anyone with information, photographs, videos or social media posts that could help with the investigation to contact the Oregon Police Department at 815-732-2803 or Ogle-Lee Crime Stoppers at 888-228-4488. Anyone with original recordings, messages or social media content is asked to preserve them and provide them directly to investigators. The investigation remains ongoing.