Millport Road Fire Ruled Arson

September 11, 2009
A fire that destroyed a home a double-wide mobile home at 572 Millport Road on August 28 has been determined to have been caused by arson.  (See related story..)

Arab Fire Chief Ricky Phillips requested assistance from the Alabama State Fire Marshall's Office in investigating the blaze. He issued a press release Friday afternoon about the fire.

In the press statement Phillips said, "As a result of the cooperative efforts of investigators from Arab Fire and the State Fire Marshall's office, it was determined earlier today that they fire was the result of an intentionally set fire that stemmed from an ongoing domestic dispute at the residence.  A suspect in the case has been determined and an arrest is pending.  the identity of the suspect will be released at a later time."

Engine companies from Arab Fire & Rescue, Tri-County, Ruth, and Joppa Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the fire.  The home was fully involved by the time fire units received the call. 

Phillips said the case is being forwarded to the Marshall County District Attorney's office for processing.  The case is still pending and it is possible that the case will be presented to the next Marshall County Grand Jury.