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The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a string of arson fires that happened early Friday in east Lincoln.

The first fire was reported just after midnight. Lincoln Fire and Rescue found a dumpster fire in the Meridian Park Shopping Center at 6900 O St., according to an incident report.

While there, firefighters noticed smoke coming from the south side of Best Buy, 6919 O St. They found a second dumpster fire, Officer Katie Flood said.

About $1,000 damage was caused to the dumpster, a concrete wall and metal gutters. Employees who were still in the store were evacuated, she said.

Then shortly after, LFR was called to a third dumpster fire, this time at Catherine's Clothing, 200 N. 66th St. About $2,000 in damage was caused.

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