Sheriff’s Deputies in Fremont County are investigating an incident of arson that took place in Sidney. Deputies were called to 901 Filmore Street at around 3:30-a.m., Monday, for a report of a structure fire. The structure was unoccupied at the time of the fire and no one lived there.

Sidney Fire and Rescue, Hamburg, Fire and Rescue, and Tabor Fire and Rescue responded to the call.  A Fire Fighter suffered minor injuries in the fire and was treated and released from a local hospital.

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office contacted the Department of Public Safety State Fire Marshal’s Division and a criminal investigation was initiated.  A preliminary investigation has determined the fire appears to be intentionally set and is currently being investigated as an arson.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office at 712-374-2424, or the Arson Hotline at 800-532-1459. A financial reward may be available to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and successful prosecution of the person or persons involved.