The Associated Press
\nFeb. 21, 2012<\/p>\n
FRESNO, Calif. — Fresno County authorities are offering $100,000 for information leading to an arrest in last month’s arson attack at the state’s biggest beef processor.<\/p>\n
Sheriff’s officials announced the reward Tuesday.<\/p>\n
The Jan. 8 fire destroyed 14 big-rig tractors and several trailers at Harris Ranch near Coalinga. Harris Ranch estimated the loss in excess of $2 million.<\/p>\n
Animal rights activists claimed responsibility for the fire through an anonymous email released by the North American Animal Liberation press office. The email included a description of the containers of accelerant and kerosene-soaked rope apparently used to set the blaze.<\/p>\n
Sheriff’s investigators have declined to comment on whether the group’s description matches details from the investigation.<\/p>\n
Officials say they have not identified any offenders yet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Associated Press Feb. 21, 2012 FRESNO, Calif. — Fresno County authorities are offering $100,000 for information leading to an arrest in last month’s arson attack at the state’s biggest beef processor. Sheriff’s officials announced the reward Tuesday. The Jan. 8 fire destroyed 14 big-rig tractors and several trailers at Harris Ranch near Coalinga. Harris … <\/p>\n