Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John Oxendine announced that an arrest has been made in an arson case involving the First United Methodist Church of Fayetteville.
Oxendine said a 15-year-old suspect was arrested last week and charged with first-degree arson and terroristic acts. Other charges are pending.
The Oct. 26 fire originated in the interior of the building, according to
Oxendine. Fire officials discovered multiple points of origin during their
investigation.
No dollar amount in damages has yet been released.
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
What’s Behind New York Fires? Climate Change, Land Use and History 
KBRA Says Florida Insurers Will Weather Helene and Milton; Cat Fund Can Handle Payouts 
AI Weather Models Have Shown Promise This Hurricane Season 
Spain’s Hurricane Katrina Moment Saw Officials Ignoring Warnings 
Want to stay up to date?
Get the latest insurance news
sent straight to your inbox.