Vehicle fire was intentionally set

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An investigator with the State Fire Marshall’s office says a vehicle fire early Thursday morning was arson. Vincennes Firefighters were called around 3 am to 101 East New Albany where an SUV was on fire.

The late model Lincoln Navigator was fully engulfed in flames when firefigthers arrived on the scene. Officials says the fire also melted away portion of the siding on the house occupied by Brittany Benjamin. Benjamin is also the owner of the SUV.

Firefighters remained on the scene for over 45 minutes until the blaze was extinguished. A damage estimate was not immediately available and the investigation into the incident is continuing.