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.
The Eminence department’s seven trucks, along with other equipment, were destroyed
A reward of more than $40,000 remains in place for information in the shooting of Birmingham Firefighter Jordan Melton
Firefighters in Syracuse were wondering what would cause cardboard boxes holding vodka, whiskey to burst into flames
Brian Woehlke, 29, died May 8 when a roof collapsed on him during a fire at a strip mall in Michigan
The former fire chief faces up to 20 years in prison on arson related charges for setting fires in the Superior National Forest
Griffin Kline, 20, was indicted on one count of gross sexual assault on a minor under the age of 14, and one count of sexual abuse of a minor who is 14; he was placed on leave after his arrest
Fire Chief Bob Harvey made the announcement Wednesday saying, “Yes, it was human caused and appears intentional” and also said he was not surprised by the outcome
Fire Chief Bob Harvey made the announcement Wednesday saying, “Yes, it was human caused and appears intentional” and also said he was not surprised by the outcome
The engine compartment on his car caught on fire and was extinguished by firefighters
Police took the hard drive from Chief Phillips’ computer
The 20-year-old woman was found half naked by firefighters at the scene
Firefighters found moderate smoke when they arrived; no one was injured and the cause is under investigation
A probe is underway to determine the cause of the massive fire in Marlinton
Oregon City Police Officer Robert Libke, 41, was shot by an 88-year-old man who set fire to his house
The condition of the officer is unknown; a witness said the shooter told him he started the fire
The Va. minister set fire to his porch and car; no firefighters were injured
He pleaded guilty to torching abandoned buildings with his fiancée, and will be sentenced in December
The candles were used after power was cut for unpaid bills; the home had no smoke alarms
Fire officials say there is evidence that an accelerant was used to start the fire; the fire was started in two separate spots of an upstairs hallway
The blazes are among at least seven structure fires, three vehicle fires and an arson arrest
He has been charged with setting two more garage fires that date back to early July
Cops didn’t read the boy his rights until nearly two hours into the interrogation
Fire investigators found two areas where the fire had been set; in both cases it extinguished itself
Some witnesses reported smelling natural gas prior to the explosion that leveled the house; one firefighter suffered minor injuries
Four firefighters were also injured in the blaze
Violations include unsafe handling and storage of two volatile chemical fertilizesr that investigators believe contributed to the massive blast
When a fire is found to be suspicious, a group of police detectives trained as certified fire investigators will respond immediately to collect evidence and complete investigations
He will pay restitution and complete 100 hours of community service
Investigators say Ray used gasoline to set the fire on stairs that led to his mother’s second-floor bedroom
Two firefighters were killed and three other firefighters were injured in a wind-whipped fire that ignited 8 structures
The exact “manner of death” based on the cause of the fire has been categorized as “undetermined”
He is accused of settling fire to a fire truck that spread to the fire department building
Alberto Acevedo. 19, allegedly paid a friend $200 to set a fire in the laundry room of an apartment building