Joplin arson investigation
By Steve Scott •
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An arson investigation is underway at the Joplin Holiday Inn at 34th and Arizona Avenue.
According to Joplin Police Captain William Davis smoke was detected around 1:15 Saturday afternoon in a bathroom near the bar.
When emergency personnel arrived, no active fire was found.
An employee reported taking some charred items from the trash can to an outside bin.
