PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — After the fire that destroyed the former home of the Blue Heron paper mill in Oregon City in January was initially ruled accidental, authorities now say that it was arson and have made an arrest.
According to Oregon City police, 21-year-old Christian Gannon Dukes started the fire intentionally. He was arrested on Thursday and was charged with second-degree arson before being lodged in the Clackamas County Jail.
Crews were initially called to the scene at around 3:45 a.m. on Jan. 30 where massive flames were sending a plume of smoke that could be seen from all around…