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.
Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth, 40, was fatally shot as he provided aid to an injured officer
Fire in the Martin’s Country Market building extended to the roof and quickly spread
The victim stayed inside the burning Bronx apartment as neighbors begged him to leave
1 of 3 field fires in that area burned 1 acre; no structures were damaged
The 18-year-old is accused of starting a fire that charred 350 acres
Firefighters found sleeping bags in the area but must wait until structure is stable for full search
Firefighter Johnny Ray Frisky is accused of setting fire to three homes
The firefighters were responding to a suspected arson fire
Firefighters tried to contain a deliberately set car fire from reaching an apartment complex
A week-long investigation led to the arrest of a man officials believe set a carport on fire
Thien K. Dinh set 13 fires over four weeks
A former N.C. volunteer firefighter was praised for his rescue, then arrested hours later
3 fire departments worked to contain as many as 60 boats on fire
Although the boy confessed to starting the small bathroom fire, his motive was not disclosed
The city is also being asked to write a use-of-force policy
Fire chief felt obligated to put money back for the next firefighters
Arsonist grants jailhouse interview and compares himself to recovering alcoholic
Firefighters had to rescue 3 people from the January blaze
Repentant man sentenced to six years but the firefighter’s family does not think that was long enough
Joshua Michaud started a fire outside of a two-story building and was one of the volunteers called to help fight the blaze
Fires were only a block a part and discovered within minutes of each other
Occupants heard smoke alarms that allowed them to escape and contain the intentionally set fire
Two cousins who’s campfire set off the largest wildfire in Ariz. history expressed deep regret
Strategies for low-frequency, high-risk incidents were not followed and fully developed
New evidence may show the 1995 fire that killed the woman’s son was accidental
25 firefighters were called to fight the blaze, the home was site of a prior shoot-out
The small pile of brush was smoldering when the Calif. man was arrested; he was jailed on arson charges
The N.J. teen faces two counts of arson and six counts of attempted murder
Submarine has almost $400 million in damage because of a fire set by a former shipyard worker
Investigation says a leaky pipe, lack of maintenance and a nearby fire truck could all have played a role in fire
The murder convictions stem from wildfires the arsonist set, which caused the heart attacks
Investigators say fatal explosion could have been sparked by propane gas
Firefighters battled the wood recycling facility fire for 9 days