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.
Firefighters searched twice for the missing man during the fire after being told he was inside
Nassau County police stated the 11-year-old child was told to light the fireworks which later set a shed and two houses on fire
A woman crashed her vehicle into a propane tank in the South Hill plant, causing an explosion and fire
The initial explosion occurred when a contractor was working to fix mechanical issues on the boiler
Authorities have not named a suspect at this time and officials said it is not clear how anyone gained access to the narcotics
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The explosion hurled large pieces of concrete up to 50 yards away and sent pieces of metal scattering as far as 100 yards across the street
First responders are investigating the explosion and report multiple injuries
Alexander Eljabbour resigned his position when a vial of fentanyl was discovered unsecured in a rescue vehicle
Emergency personnel responded and provided medical attention to the 46-year-old Bridgeport firefighter
A four-day trial, the Ulster County Court jury on Thursday found Michael Watzka Jr., 30, of East Kingston, guilty of third-degree arson
William Tolley, 42, of Bethpage, plummeted to the ground fighting a Ridgewood, Queens, apartment fire on April 20, 2017
The Tiverton fire captain had an alleged physical altercation with an 18-year-old tow truck company worker at the scene of a motorcycle accident
The Washington Department of Labor and Industries launched the investigation in May, after receiving an anonymous complaint
The Clay County sheriff’s office said Timothy Stewart, 43, “became extremely intoxicated and set fire to the residence”
Though it was brought under control within an hour, the fire, which began on the first day of Ramadan, caused significant damage to both floors
Joseph Thuesen and one other unidentified employee were put on paid administrative leave April 12, while the Center’s board of governors investigates alleged “accounting irregularities”
Lt. Allen Williams made himself out to be a Certified Fire Investigator, but had not actually received certification from the IAAI
An autopsy determined that Firefighter Christopher Roy, died from smoke inhalation and that the manner of death was homicide
The suit filed by the family of firefighter Scott Deem alleges he was killed after his Personal Alert Safety Systems, or PASS, device did not sound as intended
Key tactics impacted command decisions related to saving iconic bell towers
Firefighters face multiple hazards at cultural icon as it continues to burn
Brandon Cox, 21, was arrested in connection with alleged arson fires at a dumpster, a trailer and two vacant mobile homes
An investigation by the Los Angeles Fire Department determined that sparks from a firefighter’s saw may have ignited gasoline vapors, causing the fire
A suspect has been charged in the death of Worcester Firefighter Christopher Roy
Diana Prater was rescued from her burning home but was later arrested on suspicion of arson
The 17-year-old firefighter was charged with second-degree felony arson, second-degree felony attempted arson and felony criminal mischief
USIC claims drilling company VC Tech violated state law when it failed to notify the state utility call center, known as Diggers Hotline, before starting work
Orlando Fire Department Chief Roderick Williams resigned Thursday after it was determined he and two deputy chiefs discriminated against a female employee
County commissioners said they want answers to how a 76-year-old woman died in a house fire as firefighters battled the blaze just outside
Mechanicstown Fire District Board Chairman Jay McClintock Jr. said the firefighters have been through hard times before and will do what they need to do to move on
Troy Jordan allegedly attempted to run down a firefighter before leading police on a high-speed chase to his home, where officers found he’d set a fire
Officials said 29 people, one of them a fire lieutenant and two of them volunteer firefighters, have been charged in connection with drug rings
Clinton Walker was fired after an internal investigation concluded he had “unwavering loyalty” to the Outlaws, long considered Florida’s dominant motorcycle gang
