This is a self seen discovery.

I have nothing of solid proof to back it up, no write ups in the NY times or Washington Post. 

Just my own observations as I visit other cities throughout our nation.

There are lots of fires happening in commercial buildings.

My best thought is - insurance money.

If a company is failing as so many are right now, one sure fire (sorry about the bad pun) way to
get out ahead is to set your stuff on fire.  You've been paying insurance for the last 15 years
and not seen anything back.  You can't pay the insurance any longer and are forced to face
closing the doors.

The roof is on fire.... Let the motherfucker burn....

Here is just one SMALL city in Alabama:

Investigation Continues In Quick Mart Fire

Suspicious Fire Destroys Fry Gap Road House

Fire Damages Jameson Inn Room

I'm just so sad for all these businesses that may be this DESPERATE to do this,

not to say I'm right as this is just an observation, but how very very sad.