CALEB HEERINGA,THE BELLINGHAM HERALD

BELLINGHAM — Police and fire officials are investigating whether burned furniture discovered early Saturday morning are related to a string of suspicious fires that occurred two weeks ago.

Firefighters responded to two pieces of furniture engulfed in flames about 5 a.m. — one at 601 E. Holly St. and the other at 1400 High St.

Bellingham Fire spokesman Brian Flannelly said it is unclear whether the fires were an isolated prank by returning college students or related to the six fires set overnight on Aug. 17.