The Town Talk
ALLEN PARISH, La. — Six Allen Parish residents, including three volunteer firefighters, have been charged in connection to Oakdale arson fires in May and early June, according to the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office.
The fires hit both residential and commercial buildings, and some firefighters led investigators to a suspect who eventually was among those arrested, according to the release.
During the month-long investigation with the help of the Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office, investigators spoke with the firefighters about the fires and about how they should approach other fire scenes, if more occured. The investigators had the “full cooperation” of Oakdale officials, according to the release.
Full story: 6 accused of Oakdale arson fires, including 3 firefighters