Tag Archives: arson

Government/Military, Prison / Jail

LaSalle Parish, LA – Arson fire set by inmate controlled by sprinkler system

September 19, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal has arrested a jail inmate for setting a cell mattress on fire.

Ulises Garrido-Zamudo, 21, was arrested on Monday, Sept. 17, on one count of Aggravated Arson. He was transferred from the detention center he was being held in at the time of the fire to the LaSalle Parish Jail for booking.… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Norcross, GA – Sprinkler system helps contain apartment fire; Woman charged with arson

September 13, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

A Norcross woman has been charged with arson after allegedly setting her own bed on fire, Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services said.  Mirtha Valcin, 29, was arrested Sept. 6 in connection with the Aug. 26 fire at The Retreat at Arc Way Apartments in Norcross.… Continue Reading »

Restaurant

San Diego, CA – Arson fire at restaurant in Gaslamp District put out by sprinkler system

August 31, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

A 21-year-old Marine was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of starting a fire that resulted in $25,000 in damage a restaurant in the Gaslamp District, authorities said.  The blaze at Blue Point Coastal Cuisine at 565 Fifth Ave. near Market Street was reported around 1:45 a.m.… Continue Reading »

Other - Retail, Retail

Jackson Hole, WY – Arson fire at gas station limited by working sprinkler system

August 25, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Someone started a fire at the West Broadway Phillips 66 gas station early Wednesday morning, and police need help identifying a man who was caught on surveillance video.  The fire triggered the gas station’s sprinkler system, so little damage was caused. … Continue Reading »

Retail

Tulsa, OK – Sprinkler system helps control intentionally set fire during armed robbery, stand-off with police

August 20, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Police are questioning a man they arrested after a three-hour standoff at the Dollar General near Admiral and Harvard.
Investigators say Treveon Vaughn also confessed to several other robberies this year.  Police said around 8:00 Friday morning, a man armed with a gun and dressed in black went into the store to rob it.… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Lewisville, TX – Sprinkler system activated in arson fire at apartment building

August 14, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

A man remains in jail after he threatened, and then followed through with, setting his girlfriend’s apartment on fire.

Josh Manning was arrested and charged with arson. He remains in the Denton County jail in lieu of $26,500 in bonds. He also was charged with probation revocation for driving while intoxicated with a child under 15 years old.… Continue Reading »

Retail

Lawton, OK – Arson fire at Dollar Tree last month put out with help from sprinkler system

August 13, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

A Lawton man is now charged with arson after police say he started a fire in a Lawton store last month.  Police say 20-year-old Thompson Williams is the man who was caught on surveillance video setting a fire inside the Dollar Tree on 2nd street on July 15th. … Continue Reading »

Retail

Santa Maria, CA – Arson fire at discount store held in check by sprinkler system

August 3, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Arson is suspected in a fire at the Fallas department store in Santa Maria Tuesday night that forced employees to flee and activated the store’s sprinkler system causing major damage to inventory.  The fire started just after 10:00 p.m. with Santa Maria firefighters arriving within minutes to find smoke billowing out of the roof of the building in the Town Center West shopping center. … Continue Reading »

Government/Military, Other-Government/Military

Toronto, ON, Canada – Arson fire at historic building controlled by sprinkler system

July 18, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Police have taken over the investigation into a fire at Old City Hall on Monday night after investigators determined that it was deliberately set.

Toronto Fire Chief Matthew Pegg told CP24 on Tuesday morning that investigators with the Ontario Fire Marshal and Toronto Fire Services made the ruling after wrapping up an extensive investigation at the historic building at around 4:30 a.m.… Continue Reading »

Other / Not Specified, Other Business

Lakewood, WA – Arson fire at casino contained by sprinkler system

July 12, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

On Monday, July 9th at approximately 7:05 p.m., West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to reports of a structure fire at the Macau Casino, located at 9811 South Tacoma Way in Lakewood. Reports came in as smoke being present in the building and the building was in the process of being evacuated.… Continue Reading »