Arsonist causing problems at Valdosta State University

VALDOSTA - Officials at Valdosta State University are looking for an arsonist who has been starting fires in a male residence hall on the main campus. <br> <br> School officials called the first fire on August 28 an accidental one. It started in a garbage can in Patterson Hall. <br> <br> But school officials, firefighters and the state fire marshal now say they are investigating at least four separate fires. All occurred in public areas of the same residence hall between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. <br> <br> The most recent occurred last Friday. <br> <br> Patterson Hall is named for the street it faces. It is the largest male residence hall on campus, housing 300 men. <br> <br> Vice president of Student Affairs -- Kurt Keppler -- says it&#39;s important to find the person responsible for setting the fires. <br> <br> The fires have included everything from a burning roll of toilet paper to a burning rag to burning paper in restrooms, stairwells and other common areas. <br> <br> Authorities are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the arsonist.

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