Fire at Paulding County railroad bridge ruled arson

12/18/2001

CECIL, Ohio - A fire that damaged a railroad bridge just west of here last week has been ruled an arson.

The Paulding County sheriff's office notified the Maumee and Western Railroad that the bridge was on fire about 11:20 a.m. Wednesday.

According to railroad officials, the FBI is assisting with the investigation of the fire because of its effect on interstate commerce.