Arson/Investigation
The FireRescue1 Arson/Investigation resources page features news about confirmed and suspected arson as well as information on the latest fire investigation methodologies to help fire investigators and other personnel identify fire causes.
A 19-year-old accused of using a Molotov cocktail to start a fire at a Kansas City Tesla dealership has been released to house arrest ahead of his federal trial
Hundreds gathered to honor Chicago Fire Captain David Meyer, a father of four, remembered for his selfless service and ultimate sacrifice
Federal investigators will ignite a controlled burn in Pacific Palisades this week to pinpoint the cause of the wildfire that killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes
A review of 13 investigations highlights three actions fire departments can take to reduce firefighter risk in the wildland-urban interface
Chicago police have charged a man with first-degree murder and aggravated arson in connection with the trash fire that killed Capt. David Meyer
Officials said the wildfire in the Pine Barrens has grown more than 23 square miles and is the largest wildfire in the last two decades
A veteran Chicago firefighter died after a garage collapse during a fire, later ruled as human-caused
Gov. Josh Shapiro shared new details about the arson that forced his family’s evacuation from the governor’s residence, thanking firefighters for their response to the blaze
FDNY fire marshals said the Staten Island three-alarm fire is suspicious and have taken one person in custody
Investigators faulted the Newark Fire Division for inadequate training, tactical errors and a decision to send firefighters into a hazardous cargo hold
A failure in the radio alert tone caused a delay in notifying Norwich firefighters, prompting the East Great Plain volunteer department to respond first under the mutual aid agreement
ATF fire investigators and forensic teams analyzed key evidence and uncovered a matching DNA profile, tying the incidents together
The suspect told police he would have beaten Gov. Josh Shapiro with a sledgehammer if he found him
Investigators believe the three-alarm fire in Millville does not appear to be suspicious
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The report on the Davenport collapse offers no new insights, while the Scott County Attorney seeks to keep it confidential, citing safety concerns and potential impact on ongoing civil litigation
Officials discovered politically charged graffiti nearby in their investigation of a fire at the GOP office in Albuquerque
Security footage shows a masked suspect vandalizing a Tesla service center with the word “resist” before hurling Molotov cocktails and shooting at multiple vehicles
Authorities are investigating incendiary devices found at a Tesla dealership in Austin in the latest in a string of incidents targeting Elon Musk’s company
Attorney General Pam Bondi launches an investigation into Tesla-related crimes, vowing to uncover funding sources and hold those responsible accountable
Kansas City police are investigating a possible arson case after a fire damaged two Tesla Cybertrucks
A masked person used Molotov cocktails and shot at multiple Teslas leaving two vehicles in flames and the word “resist” spray-painted on the doors
A fire broke out at Club Pulse in Kocani, reportedly ignited by a pyrotechnics display during a concert at the longtime venue, which was converted from a carpet warehouse
Seattle fire officials are investigating a fire that damaged four Tesla Cybertrucks, amid growing protests against Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration
A man set Tesla chargers on fire at a North Charleston mall, spray-painted political messages and accidentally ignited his own clothes before fleeing
A four-alarm fire on North Fulton Avenue, fueled by strong winds, spread from a vacant building, damaging 15 structures
Authorities are investigating a fire at a Tesla charging station in Littleton, amid rising tensions over anti-DOGE protests and vandalism targeting Tesla properties
Hempfield Fire Chief John Kottmyer said the firefighters have been suspended during the investigation and the department is working to reinstill public confidence
The former Greenfield Township Volunteer Fire Department official faces 18 months in prison
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