TEXAS — A Dallas woman is facing multiple charges after authorities say she set a house on fire and then actively interfered with firefighters by slashing their water hoses with a knife as they attempted to put out the blaze early Friday morning.
Jermecia Murphy, 37, was arrested at the scene and charged with criminal mischief, interfering with public duties, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of marijuana, with officials confirming that arson charges are likely forthcoming.
Firefighters Say Woman Tried to Cut Hoses as House Burned
Dallas Fire-Rescue crews responded to a reported house fire on Prosperity Avenue at 12:58 a.m. When firefighters began stretching lines to combat the growing blaze, officials say Murphy suddenly attempted to slash the water hoses using a knife—an act that could have severely endangered firefighters and the surrounding neighborhood.
Authorities say she was immediately detained before she could cause further damage…