Arson suspect set 15 fires in DeKalb County, officials reveal on Tuesday

DeKalb officials release new info about arson investigation

Firefighters say they battled at least 15 fires near the Clarkston area, with crews responding before 11 p.m. to multiple locations including Memorial Drive, College Avenue, Park Lane Drive and North Indian Creek Drive. Annie Mapp reporting. 

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - DeKalb County police have made an arrest after a series of grass fires broke out Sunday night, prompting a large emergency response.

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What we know:

Firefighters say they battled at least 15 fires near the Clarkston area, with crews responding before 11 p.m. to multiple locations including Memorial Drive, College Avenue, Park Lane Drive and North Indian Creek Drive.

Officials said during a news conference on Tuesday morning that no injuries or property damage were reported, though at least one fire came dangerously close to an apartment building and a mosque. Investigators used surveillance footage to link a suspect to the fires and believe the person was acting alone.

Authorities say the suspect, identified as 37-year-old Wasim Majeed, is now facing third-degree arson charges as investigators work to determine a motive.

Wasim Majeed. Credit: DeKalb County Sheriff's Office

What we don't know:

At this time, a possible motive behind the fires has not been released.

FULL: DeKalb officials talk about string of fires

DeKalb County officials gathered Tuesday morning to talk about a string of arson fires on Monday night. A man has been arrested in connection to the fires.