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.
Shelton firefighters discovered a large number of “firework displays” in the garage and basement during the earlier house fire
LAFD PIO Erik Scott said doctors were able to reattach the “nearly completely severed” ear following the blast at a brush fire
The fire ignited at a vacant Virginia Gardens building that had been used for fire department drills for the past month
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
After a near two-hour standoff, the intruders set the home on fire and attempted to escape, leaving the two children inside
Fire officials said they do not condone threatening or discriminatory statements.
The blaze was reported Monday night and eventually scorched 47 acres before it was brought under control
The boy was taken to a hospital with injuries; his condition wasn’t immediately known
Gregory Brown Jr. was charged for starting a fire at his mother’s house that killed three firefighters in 1995