SE Portland church catches fire, suspect arrested

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A suspect was arrested Wednesday morning after lighting a SE Portland church on fire, authorities said.

According to Portland Fire & Rescue, crews responded to a fire at the Sacred Heart Church on Southeast 11th in Portland’s Brooklyn neighborhood early Wednesday morning.

After starting the fire, authorities said that the suspect, who was having a mental health crisis, called 911 to turn themself in.

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The fire was quickly put out, and the suspect was taken into custody by Portland police on a second-degree arson charge…

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