Evansville fire investigation leads to arson arrest, officials say

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – Evansville Fire Department officials say a fire that happened over the weekend is no longer considered accidental.

According to a press release, dispatchers received a report of a porch fire at a home in the 1400 block of Southeast Second Street on Sunday around 6:45 p.m.

Officials say that upon arrival, EFD crews found heavy black smoke and flames coming from the home and immediately began an aggressive fire attack and search…

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