Arson Arrest Made After House Fire

The CFD's Investigations Division has made an arrest in connection with a recent house fire. Van Keith III, 43, of Chattanooga, has been charged with aggravated arson stemming from a fire at a home on Allin Street. He is accused of setting a fire in the residential structure, which was occupied at the time. He then fled the scene while the house was burning. Investigators quickly identified Keith as the suspect and he was arrested. He is also charged with aggravated assault. On June 3, 2022, firefighters were called to a home in the 2100 block of Allin Street off Dodson Avenue at 5:45 AM. They found smoke coming from the windows, as well as the front and back door of the residence. Crews initiated an offensive attack and got the fire out quickly. There was damage to the kitchen and front living area and smoke damage throughout the home. Neighbors called 911 to report the fire. One injured woman was transported to the hospital from the scene.

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