A homeowner has been charged in connection with a Piqua home fire and explosion in November.
As reported on News Center 7 at 6:00, Brian Markin was indicted on two counts of aggravated arson, according to Miami County Common Pleas Court documents filed on Jan. 7.
The charges stem from a house explosion and fire that occurred in the 1100 block of Covington Avenue on Nov. 18, 2025.
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The indictment alleges that on that day, Markin “did by means of fire or explosion knowingly create a substantial risk of serious physical harm to any person other than the offender,” and “did knowingly cause physical harm to any occupied structure.”…