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.
Texas A&M Forest Service said the firefighter is held on a $300,000 bond for setting multiple brush fires
Two Corinth firefighters were some of the first firefighters on the scene of the Shiloh Full Gospel Church fire
15 people died in the Elliott Chambers rooming house fire in Beverly in 1984
Fire officials said the search does not necessarily mean there is a criminal element to their investigation
Prosecutors said a drunken man doused a front porch in gasoline and ignited the blaze with a lighter
Fire officials said 40 apartment units were affected by the fire; it took more than 50 firefighters an hour to put out the heavy flames
Authorities believe he’s the same man who shot at a forest service fire prevention officer in Forest Lakes on July 4 and had been linked to multiple brush fires
Authorities said most of the fires appear to be caused by arson
Peggy Schroeder’s daughter was charged as a juvenile with two counts of first-degree murder, concealing a homicide and arson
Ross Compton’s attorney had argued that the data should be thrown out because searching the device violated his constitutional rights
Firefighters found Peggy Schroeder, 53, inside the home when they entered
Authorities said Nykolas Elkin placed a lit firework in a book return chute, causing extensive damage
Deputies found Jesse Wagy carrying a propane torch, matches and methamphetamine
The man faces multiple charges, including attempted homicide and arson
Firefighters determined the incident was caused by a fire in the bathroom stall
Police said the firefighters found about 250 marijuana plants after an odor of smoke drew concern
They were charged with fourth-degree arson, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief and illegal possession of fireworks
According to investigators, the child found a long-neck lighter and wandered off into the aisles while his mom spoke with the store clerk
Prosecutors accused Tonya Lucas of setting fire to the home in order to get help from the Red Cross
The medical examiner ruled Kevin Bell, 48, died of asphyxiation but has declined to release the toxicology results
The video shows a woman pouring the contents of a gas can through a window
The video shows a woman pouring the contents of a gas can through a window; flames erupt and the woman walks away
Responders found roughly a dozen chemicals in Chase Coble’s apartment
A firefighter suffered minor injuries after being struck by wood debris that fell when a portion of the construction collapsed
The fire destroyed a $35 million complex under construction; a $100,000 reward has been offered
Finnegan and Baxter completed the accelerant detection K9 program, and Paz is set to retire
No witnesses reported hearing or seeing anything suspicious leading up to the blaze
The spray-painted writing covered much of the building and included expletives and racial slurs
A procession was held for Kelly Wong, 29, who fell from an aerial ladder
Concert promoter Derrick Ion Almena and warehouse resident Max Harris were arrested; they will each be charged with 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter
Five school employees were inside but were able to escape without injury
Lisa Schulken was arrested and faces charges including attempted murder and arson
Crews responded to the residence and contained the fire to the building’s exterior
