Arson

A mother was pulled from a house fire in Richmond that resulted in deaths. The incident killed two children and their grandpa, who subsequently died from injuries. Family members are currently mourning the loss, as the fire is allegedly believed to be arson.

Arson has been suspected in a deli fire located in the Bronx. Sources stated that the fire on West 183 St., in University Heights, started when someone lit a device and threw it inside. The incident resulted in a 33-year-old being severely burned.

Polymarket allowed users to bet on wildfires, leading lawmakers to warn that such activity could potentially spur arson. Senator Jeff Merkley stated strongly against the practice, declaring that one never wants to encourage starting a fire.

Areli Aguirre-Avilez is scheduled for court this week on five counts of first-degree murder and first-degree arson relating to the deaths of three adults and two children. He has been in jail since June 2019 following murders that took place north of Taylorsville. Heidi Wolfe was also charged, despite having confessed to the crimes before later recanting.

Honolulu police are investigating an arson case involving a woman's tent in Kalihi. The incident occurred when a 23-year-old man allegedly set fire to the tent after an argument on Sunday morning.

Eric Dwayne Anderson is charged with multiple arsons and various thefts, including stealing puppies and large appliances. Police allege that Anderson set fire to at least four locations between July 10 and Aug. 4, and also broke into a firehouse while firefighters were responding to one of the fires he allegedly set.

Police in Waianae are investigating an arson case where a flare was thrown into an unoccupied vehicle, causing damage to a nearby residence. No injuries were reported.

Honolulu police are investigating two teen boys accused of setting a parked car on fire in Kaneohe on Tuesday afternoon. The incident is being treated as an arson case.

A jury convicted David William Denton of arson after he used a pocket torch to burn a Jewish mezuzah scroll at a religious study center in Berkeley on February 6.

Firefighters in eastern Washington are battling wildfires that have forced thousands to flee and destroyed over 700 buildings in the Spokane area. A man has been arrested and charged with arson for allegedly starting the most destructive fire. Amna Nawaz discussed the situation with Dave Upthegrove, Washington commissioner of public lands.

Authorities have arrested a man accused of intentionally igniting fires in and around Spokane, Washington, which have forced tens of thousands to evacuate their homes.

Andrew Arrabaca, an ex-Army private, was indicted on an arson charge after setting off an incendiary device outside a Manhattan federal building housing an immigration court. He has a history of anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity.

A tire storage site in Juárez caught fire again, three weeks after a prior blaze, with officials suspecting arson. The fire produced thick black smoke visible from El Paso.

A massive tire storage site in Juárez caught fire again early Tuesday, three weeks after a previous blaze at the same location, with thick black smoke visible from El Paso. Officials suspect arson as the cause of the fire.

A tire storage site in Juárez caught fire again, three weeks after a previous blaze at the same location, with thick black smoke visible in El Paso. Officials suspect arson as the cause of the fire.

A Washington governor blamed wildfires on climate change, while a man previously involved in a fatal altercation with his father over dishes has been arrested for arson.

A suspect in an attack on a New York City federal building was indicted on an arson charge. Surveillance video showed a man in a helmet lighting fireworks, pouring gasoline onto a stairwell, and firing a BB rifle.

Firefighters in Greece work to contain wildfires west of Athens amid warnings of returning high winds and temperatures. Over 1,000 people were evacuated, and 33 arrests were made for fire-starting negligence. In France, a wildfire near Bordeaux uncovered WWII-era ammunition, leading to evacuations and home destruction.

Micaela Jaime and her family fled by boat to Lake Spokane as wildfires in Washington state burned hundreds of structures and led to an arson arrest. The wildfires caused significant destruction, and law enforcement has made one arrest related to the fires.

A man was arrested on suspicion of arson related to the Old Trails fire in Spokane, Washington, which caused significant destruction.

Authorities arrested a 37-year-old man suspected of starting one of the devastating wildfires in eastern Washington. The wildfires have left many residents uncertain about the survival of their homes.

A man in Washington state was arrested on suspicion of arson for allegedly starting one of three fires in the Spokane area.

A man is accused of arson in the largest of three major fires in Spokane, Washington. Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels addressed the public at a news conference regarding the incident.

A homeless man has been accused of intentionally starting a wildfire in Northern California’s wine country. The fire was extinguished before causing major damage, and police are investigating an arson problem in the area.

Approximately 100 firefighters are convicted of arson annually, highlighting a persistent issue within the profession. The article references a source from FireRescue1.com and Hacker News comments discussing the topic.

A Florida man was arrested for allegedly shooting and burning his mother's body because she wanted to be cremated. He was charged with murder, arson, and abuse of a dead human body after confessing to detectives, though a friend denied his claims of mistreatment.

A man wanted by the FBI in Jacksonville, Florida for an arson case linked to terroristic activity was arrested in Lebanon, Tennessee. The arrest was made using license plate reader technology that flagged a stolen vehicle, leading officers to search a large area before locating it on Highway 109.

A bride-to-be is accused of setting fire to a Mormon Church the day before her wedding.

A cheating father killed his wife, six children, and himself before setting fire to his Michigan home. He was fired from his job weeks prior to the massacre, and 911 audio related to the incident has emerged.

A man wanted by the FBI in Jacksonville for arson linked to terroristic activity was arrested in Lebanon, Tennessee, after the Lebanon Police Department used the SafeNet license plate reader system to locate a stolen vehicle. The arrest followed a traffic stop, and both Lebanon and Mt. Juliet police departments collaborated in the effort.

Authorities arrested a person suspected of arson at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline. No injuries or nearby buildings were threatened. The East Bay Regional Park District Police Department responded to the incident.

A Queens man, Kegan Thomas, was shot by police after allegedly killing his mother and sister. He has been charged with five counts of murder, attempted murder, arson, and other crimes.

Five people were arrested for separate arson incidents in Santa Rosa, linked to a series of vegetation and suspicious fires in areas like Joe Rodota Trail, Prince Memorial Greenway, and Santa Rosa Creek.

A father who killed six of his children in a house fire is attempting to gain freedom. The arsonist is seeking release despite the fatal incident.

A 44-year-old Chico man was convicted of arson for causing one of the largest fires in California history. He faces 25 years to life in prison and is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 9.

Ronnie Stout was convicted of starting the Park fire, one of California's largest fires. He faces 25 years to life in prison and is scheduled for sentencing on Oct. 9.

Eight people, including six children, were found dead in a Michigan home after a fire, some with gunshot wounds. Law enforcement described the scene as complex and considered a murder-suicide theory, with the fire deemed suspicious and intentionally set.

A playscape at a Dearborn elementary school was destroyed in an incident police believe was caused by suspected arson. Authorities confirmed the fire was not accidental.

A suspicious house fire in Grand Haven Township, Michigan, near Lake Michigan killed six children and two adults. Arson investigators from the Michigan State Police were called to the scene on Friday.

A Fayette County man has been arrested and charged with arson. Investigators say he intentionally set two fires at a Somerville school earlier this month.