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.
Newark Public Safety Director, and former fire chief, Rufus Jackson testified that years had gone by with no training for ship fires
Testimony during the Grande Costa D’Avorio fire investigation shows a Newark deputy chief canceled a call for assistance early in the blaze
The report on Burlington Firefighter Colin McFadden’s death points at early cancer screenings, timely communication about follow-up exams
Fires have been cropping up since early Nov.
Permanent wiring at the back of an auto shop on site started the blaze
Thomas J. Walsh is accused of setting five to seven trash containers on fire
The capt. says money was being stolen from his wallet that he left in his room when he exercised
She will be sentenced seven to 15 years in prison
ATF brings its vast resources to solve the rash of fires that began in September
The man, who claims to spit fire for money, is charged with trying to set two men on fire
Investigators say it appears that the fire started in multiple spots
All the victims were women aged 18-20
Investigators must analyze thousands of tiny pieces of evidence
$5,000 worth of Christmas trees were destroyed in the blaze
Investigators found smoke alarms, but could not determine if they were working
During the investigation, K-9 units found accelerants
Investigators want to determine if the training environment led to death
She is believed to be part of a group responsible for 20 arsons
The presiding judge believes Gerhard Albert Becker negligently built the home
There have been 7 fires in the past month, 4 in the past 2 days
Fire chief: The largest blaze he’s seen in two decades could have involved several other buildings
Six years after locking his two children in a burning car, the 61-year-old pled guilty
Structural engineers say the burned hotel building will likely be demolished
Jessica Tata still faces three more counts of felony murder
Investigators, including the state’s DHS, are looking at the explosion and fires as being deliberate
The accused is charged with pouring gasoline at the historic hotel; 2 firefighters were injured at the fire
A medical examiner says the five victims all had multiple stab wounds
A man set fire to the home, thinking his ex-girlfriend was inside
The burning home reportedly housed explosives, and the killed man refused to put his hands up when he exited the home
Attorneys in the case are now arguing for her level of punishment, which could be life in prison
The deadliest fire in Maine in 20 years ruled accidental as the boxes were too close to a wood-burning stove
As the investigation into the cause continues, one explosives expert says the furnace is probably not the source
Three car fires and a house fire broke out over the weekend within a few blocks of each other