SALEM — Police say they are investigating an arson at the home of a man who is wanted for domestic assault.

Salem firefighters doused an apartment fire on Monday at 6 Meisner Circle, Apt. 36. The apartment was vacant when firefighters and police arrived at 7:19 p.m.

Police said fire was set intentionally by someone who lit a stack of phonebooks on fire in the living room.

Salem Fire and Rescue quickly knocked down the blaze, and contained the damage to one room, police said.

Detectives were called when it was determined that the fire was suspected to be arson, police said.

Deputy Police Chief Shawn Patten said police already have several active arrest warrants for the former tenant of the apartment, stemming from a domestic assault incident last month.

Police have been unable to locate the man, Luis Figueroa, but say he may be in Lawrence, Mass. Anyone with information is asked to call Salem police at 893-1911, or Crimeline of Southern New Hampshire at 893-6600.

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