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.
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Freddy Flores succumbed to burn injuries after a fire inside a
San Bernardino County authorities said the man had set fire to the school while students, staff were inside
Non-functioning sprinklers and other violations had been discovered in the arson investigation of the San Jose fire
It is unclear if the fires are related, but they are being investigated as arson fires
The two said they poured gasoline on the building because they were feuding with someone inside; they face attempted murder charges
A look of astonishment came over police officers’ faces when he confessed to setting the fire
Investigators are baffled because the origin of the fire is not readily accessible from a roadway
Lawrence Myers, 64, was found guilty of first-degree murder and aggravated arson for hiring his building manager to set the fire to collect insurance money
The fire stemmed from a domestic dispute between the man and his wife; he was charged with third degree arson
Report says firefighters not fully prepared, Congressional hearing may follow
A stray round struck Chief Johnny Maynard in the throat; his injuries are non-life threatening
Joseph Powers, 42, was arrested Oct. 8 for arson and reckless burning
The man who confessed walked through the store lighting paper items on fire while customers shopped
Kirk Bills, 28, entered his pleas to avoid trial next week on a total of 31 felonies in the Jan. 27 fire
A United Airlines Flight 93 boarding pass, a Newark International Airport parking receipt and passengers’ identification cards were among the artifacts lost
Jason Baldwin, 28, admitted to the crime during questioning by investigators
The investigation has found no signs of arson or foul play in the Oct. 3 fire
He was booked into a county jail following the incident on suspicion of arson, assault and resisting arrest
Gloria Lee was accused of trying to collect a $3,500 insurance claim for losses from the Jan. 27 fire
There were no smoke alarms in the garden apartment where the women were found
Ray Abou-Arab, 61, is charged with two counts of aggravated murder, each with death penalty specifications
Joseph Powers, 42, was charged with arson and reckless burning
The men, all 23, also face charges of malicious mischief
An initial inventory indicated the losses included a flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol on Sept. 11
He said he was bored and made a stupid mistake; he was hoping he would be called to fight the fire
Brian Howard allegedly set the fire as part of a suicide attempt; he was charged with one count of destruction of aircraft or aircraft facilities
Officials are concerned that somebody will be injured, either a member of the public or a firefighter, or that someone will lose a home
Officials said it was not a terrorist act and that the investigation is being run by multiple departments
Jessie Bennett, 19, is accused of setting multiple fires with a cigarette lighter that burned nearly 200 bales of hay
He apparently attempted to cut his own throat; he was treated and returned to court several hours later
The fire began in the only stairway, cutting off access to trapped victims; lack of manpower slowed efforts
Wayne Allen Huntsman, 37, is being held on $10 million bail and is scheduled to be arraigned on Friday
The arson was one of three arson fires; police believe they were random and not directed at the football V.P.