Boy missing amid suspected arson fires in South Carson City

Sheriff Kenny Furlong said a young child is missing from a home where earlier tonight several suspected arson fires were started.

The boy is tentatively described as blond, 4 feet tall, 40 pounds, wearing a white shirt that says "Spiderman" and Spiderman shoes.Search and rescue is being called out to assist in a land search on or near Schulz Drive in South Carson City near the former racetrack. The child has been missing for about three hours.

A more accurate description will be posted of the child and any suspects as soon as the information becomes available.

Anyone with information that may aid in this investigation is asked to call 911.