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.
Public safety departments and agencies did not develop plans such as having extra staff on duty, staging apparatus or supplies in high-risk areas, or possible evacuations.
The Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshals, along with Norristown fire and police departments, investigated the fire that destroyed the nearly 100-year-old outdoor venue
Shanksville Chief Terry Shaffer reflects on how his family is inextricably linked to the tragedy – and how they continue to honor the victims and the community
Patrick Wolterman’s colleagues, chief and wife attended the hearing
Scientists analyzing fire data from 1992 to 2012 found that 84 percent of all U.S. wildfires were started by people
Two people were taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries after jumping out of a second-floor window
Anthony Stowers reportedly sent videos during the fire to multiple high school students
Firefighter Kevin Bell died Oct. 7, 2014 after getting separated from his lieutenant and his SCBA ran out of air during an apartment fire
Firefighters are calling the video a highly offensive sexual objectification of male firefighters
A firefighter was transported to the hospital after falling through the home’s floor and the roof collapsed on him
The St. Louis Fire Department sent FOX25 a letter Tuesday confirming Shawn Daniel lied and did not respond to the bombing
Defense attorneys said more time is needed to review the large amount of evidence turned over by prosecutors before setting a trial date
Don Fluitt, 54, was discovered dead in his garage a day after returning from vacation; police have no suspects at this time
The firefighter voluntarily spoke with police earlier this week regarding the apartment fire
Police are seeking 12 counts of murder against each suspect along with special circumstances involving multiple victims, gang affiliation and arson
Officials said that the firefighter has been placed on unpaid “investigatory suspension”
Fire Chief Robert Authier said the explosion was a close call and could have killed firefighters
Firefighters and police officers found the mosque completely consumed in flames when they arrived
Fire officials confirmed the person’s identity in the photo as a Boston firefighter
Colleagues and supervisors of Shawn Daniel insist he was not in Boston the day of the bombing
An investigation found that firefighting certifications dating back to 2012 were improperly issued to over 1,700 firefighters and emergency responders across the state
Richard Garcia was arrested and is facing charges of assault with a deadly weapon and arson
Following the New Year’s Eve incident, the firefighter is no longer on duty
The Pittsburgh Fire Bureau is now sharing the photo to warn the public of the scam, and warned the impostor may be using other Facebook profiles
The train had erratically changed speeds in the three minutes before the crash, accelerating and decelerating between 2 and 10 mph
Investigators are trying to determine what took place in the pre-dawn hours of Tuesday, when firefighters found a home, a shop and detached garage ablaze
Six firefighters were killed after a construction trailer containing 25,000 pounds of ammonium nitrate mixed with fuel oil exploded
Gary Richard Luker joins two other Florence Volunteer Fire Department members charged with setting a series of blazes last summer
Patrick Wolterman, 28, was killed Dec. 28, 2015 after falling through a floor while battling an arson fire
The posts included profanity-laced comments made toward President Obama and the first lady
The Dec. 23 fire has been ruled an arson, but an investigation into what started it is ongoing
Fire officials said several mattresses were found outside the hotel were set on fire last week
When an officer arrived, police say Terry Whitney, 63, had a propane torch in his hand and ran to the back of the house