Virginia house fire ruled arson

September 15 – The Virginia Fire Department and Virginia Police Department have announced that a house fire on Sunday, September 13 was arson. The fire was reported around 8:50 a.m. in the 100 block of 6th Street South. Arriving Virginia firefighters found smoke coming from the main floor of the house. A small fire was discovered on the main floor and quickly extinguished. Eveleth and Mountain Iron firefighters also responded. No injuries were reported. Those with information about the fire should call the Arson Hotline at: 1-800-723-2020.