ARREST MADE IN FIREWORKS-CAUSED FIRE IN FELIDA
News Release from Clark Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: July 16th, 2014 11:34 AM
This morning, the Clark County Sheriff's Office arrested a Hazel Dell man in relation to a house fire that occurred in the early morning hours of July 5th.
Andrew Perez, 18, of Hazel Dell, was booked into the Clark County Jail charged with 1st Degree Arson as a result of an investigation conducted by the Clark County Fire Marshal's Office. Additionally, a 16 year old male was taken into custody for his involvement in this event. The investigation concluded that the two individuals intentionally placed a firework device in the front yard of 100 NW 108th Street and aimed it at the home, igniting decorative vegetation beneath the combustible eave of the roof. Flames entered the attic of the house through the eave vents and spread throughout the home. The structure was determined to be a total loss.
During firefighting efforts, one firefighter suffered injuries when a portion of the ceiling collapsed on him. He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where he was treated and released.
The investigation is ongoing and may result in additional arrests and / or charges.
Andrew Perez, 18, of Hazel Dell, was booked into the Clark County Jail charged with 1st Degree Arson as a result of an investigation conducted by the Clark County Fire Marshal's Office. Additionally, a 16 year old male was taken into custody for his involvement in this event. The investigation concluded that the two individuals intentionally placed a firework device in the front yard of 100 NW 108th Street and aimed it at the home, igniting decorative vegetation beneath the combustible eave of the roof. Flames entered the attic of the house through the eave vents and spread throughout the home. The structure was determined to be a total loss.
During firefighting efforts, one firefighter suffered injuries when a portion of the ceiling collapsed on him. He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where he was treated and released.
The investigation is ongoing and may result in additional arrests and / or charges.
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