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.
Non-functioning sprinklers and other violations had been discovered in the arson investigation of the San Jose fire
Cincinnati Engine 24 was traveling at 55 miles per hour when it crossed the intersection and the driver lost control
Oakland house has a history of being occupied by squatters
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Robert Lanz, a 15-year veteran, will have all records of being disciplined over phone sex allegations rescinded and removed from his personnel file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
Danyl Michael Paul Graumann is accused of setting five fires, causing thousands of dollars in damage
The eight-year-old black Labrador Retriever is trained to detect more than 250 chemicals when investigating fires
Firefighters took a truck, an ambulance and another fire vehicle when they went out to pass out candy
Of the 1,238 wildfires in the state so far this year, officials suspect arson in almost half of them
Johnny Mullins, 21 was arrested this week on a second-degree arson charge
The firefighter resigned from the department weeks after the incident, raising questions surrounding the department’s response
Tens of thousands of acres of forest have burned; at least 20 wildfires in North Carolina are being investigated as arson
Kayden Culp, 10, suffered second- and third-degree burns on 20 percent of his body
The church was also spray painted with “Vote Trump,” prompting officials to question if it was a hate crime.
Allegan Fire District Chief Matt is suspected of possessing the child sexually abusive material at home and while at work
The Colorado Springs wastewater treatment system isn’t set up to remove PFCs, so they were still in the water when it was discharged into Fountain Creek
Jason Gregoire said he wanted to move out of state to give his autistic son a better education
Officials said the dogs are extremely effective at detecting the accelerants