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.
Arson in Flint rose 41% in 2023 compared to 2022 and is on pace to be higher in 2024
Shelton firefighters discovered a large number of “firework displays” in the garage and basement during the earlier house fire
LAFD PIO Erik Scott said doctors were able to reattach the “nearly completely severed” ear following the blast at a brush fire
He was indicted on 24 counts and could have served 29.5 years; the sentence was reduced because the fires were not set out of malice
Three 12-year-old boys and one 10-year-old boy face first-degree arson charges, among many others
Investigators believe they may have found accelerants; the fires were reported 15 minutes apart
Fire caused by malicious intentions was not anticipated, and provisions to keep out hazardous materials were not in place
Two of the fires inflicted heavy damage to vacant houses, while the third damaged a commercial building
Macon police say they have little evidence suggesting this was a hate crime
Federal authorities are investigating a series of fires at black churches in several Southern states; so far, there’s no evidence they are related
He remained on scene for 10 to watch it burn as residents escaped; he did not aid those fleeing the fire
They were hospitalized with minor injuries; fire officials suspect arson
They aren’t sure if the fire was racially motivated; two firefighters were treated for heat-related injuries
The judge weighs making public a fire department report on the deadly fire before the trial starts
All of the department’s firefighters were called in to fight six fires; no firefighters were injured
She was found more than 12 hours after the apartment fire lying on the ground nude and badly burned
Firefighters delivered emotional testimony at the trial of a trio charged with murder in a fatal Nov. 2012 house explosion
Officials won’t allow him to keep Allie with him while on duty because of fellow employees’ concerns about allergies to pet dander
Grace Halpin, 82, had a heart attack during the fire but firefighters revived her and send her to the hospital; she died three weeks later
David Donnora, 25, was sent to state prison for four to 10 years on charges of arson and burglary and was ordered to pay $96,000 in restitution
Police are searching for leads to who killed Terry Canfield, a 28-year veteran of the Spokane Fire Department
He’s charged with putting a propane tank in a lit oven because he was angry over being asked to leave the boarding house
The charges accused the 28-year-old of setting fires to three houses that were scheduled for demolition
The man tried to shut off their hoses as they worked to douse the fire he started; he was forcibly detained by firefighters and a police officer
Dawud Abdulwali, 56, was booked on suspicion of aggravated arson and arson of a structure; potential charges could lead to a life sentence
Fire Lt. Terrance Barnett-Canfield may be among the victims; one firefighter suffered a minor injury and was treated and released on scene
Edgardo Fournier pleaded guilty to lighting a marijuana growing site; he was sentenced to six years and 10 months in prison
Forty-one others escaped the fire at the 800-year-old building; arson is not suspected
The serial arsonist set five fires in one year and admitted getting high watching things burn
Daron Dylon Wint, 34, has been issued an arrest warrant on charges of first-degree murder; it’s unknown what his motive was or if he knew the family
Police have not said why a business executive, his wife, son and housekeeper were all killed before the fire was set
A neighbor said crews were performing CPR when the victims were carried from the home
Authorities found evidence that squatters had been living in the house; the fire is considered suspicious