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.
Atlanta officials have seen arson, property damage and increased insurance rates due to protests at the proposed site
At least 94 people died after they were given sedatives and restrained by police from 2012 through 2021, according to the Associated Press
An AP investigation shows how a strategy intended to reduce violence and save lives has resulted in avoidable deaths
The Pittsburgh Fire Bureau is now sharing the photo to warn the public of the scam, and warned the impostor may be using other Facebook profiles
The train had erratically changed speeds in the three minutes before the crash, accelerating and decelerating between 2 and 10 mph
Investigators are trying to determine what took place in the pre-dawn hours of Tuesday, when firefighters found a home, a shop and detached garage ablaze
Six firefighters were killed after a construction trailer containing 25,000 pounds of ammonium nitrate mixed with fuel oil exploded
Gary Richard Luker joins two other Florence Volunteer Fire Department members charged with setting a series of blazes last summer
Patrick Wolterman, 28, was killed Dec. 28, 2015 after falling through a floor while battling an arson fire
The posts included profanity-laced comments made toward President Obama and the first lady
The Dec. 23 fire has been ruled an arson, but an investigation into what started it is ongoing
Fire officials said several mattresses were found outside the hotel were set on fire last week
When an officer arrived, police say Terry Whitney, 63, had a propane torch in his hand and ran to the back of the house
Fellow firefighters were in the courtroom and say they will maintain a presence during upcoming proceedings
Although officials would not say what town policy Chief Kevin Tappe violated, an investigation is underway
The investigation revealed more issues within the department, including women being singled out for struggling to learn new techniques and women feeling unwelcome
Joseph Alphonzo Heinze II, 33, was hired by the fire department in May and is now suspended without pay
Homeowner Lester Parker has plead not guilty to arson and murder charges for the fire that killed firefighter Patrick Wolterman
The man, who was a member of the congregation, has a criminal history and may have used “Vote Trump” to cover his real intentions
Firefighter Patrick Wolterman was killed while battling a house fire last year; his death was ruled a homicide in March
A federal grant is paying for a study to determine whether the building is exposing firefighters to toxic levels of known carcinogens from the exhaust of fire trucks
Firefighters in a Houston suburb discovered two bodies in the trunk after responding to a call about a car fire Friday morning
Officials said although an investigation is still underway, the two face aggravated arson charges
Raymond Neal Swayney, 31, was among temporary firefighters who were only paid for the hours they spent putting out fires
A fire official said inspectors responding to a complaint found no valid permit, unsafe conditions and other violations
Robert Lanz, a 15-year veteran, will have all records of being disciplined over phone sex allegations rescinded and removed from his personnel file
Officials expect an additional murder charge to be filed against Beatriz Fana-Ruiz
After setting the fires, Keith Eugene Mann, 49, called 911 to report them
Ardy Hope, along with Capt. Christopher Leach and Lt. Jerry Fickes, were battling a fire when the floor collapsed
Justin Speights, 20, was stabbed to death during a New Year’s Eve party; police have not identified a murder suspect
After examining the site of the blaze, investigators found a cardboard box next to burned wooden stemmed matches
The girl was found inside the damaged Jeep about three hours after the wreck
The investigation found no merit to the numerous allegations that Fire Chief Charles Middleton created a hostile working environment, mistreated employees and implemented illegal hiring practices