The Brief
- A Dallas woman was arrested after allegedly setting a house on fire and then using a knife to stab fire hoses as crews battled the blaze.
- Investigators identified the fire as intentional after witnesses reported hearing 37-year-old Jermecia Murphy admit to starting the fire at the scene.
- No injuries were reported as the house was unoccupied, and Murphy now faces charges of arson and criminal mischief.
DALLAS – A Dallas woman faces arson and criminal mischief charges after investigators say she intentionally set a house on fire and then stabbed a fire hose to stop firefighters from putting out the flames.
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Dallas woman stabs fire hose line
What we know:
Dallas Fire-Rescue (DFR) units were called to a house fire in the 2900 block of Prosperity Ave. at 12:58 a.m. Friday following multiple 911 calls. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire conditions at the one-story home. Crews extinguished the fire, which was located in a corner room in the front of the house, by 1:35 a.m.…