Man accused of starting fire at North Carolina courthouse

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A man is facing a pair of felony charges after he allegedly started a fire at the Forsyth County Courthouse in North Carolina.

According to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday, around 11:30 a.m., a fire was reported in a men’s restroom at the Forsyth County Courthouse. Personnel located the fire and put it out before any major damage was caused.

The fire department responded to the scene. Everyone in the courthouse was evacuated as a precaution. No one was seriously injured, but a person was taken to the hospital for possible smoke inhalation…

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