Woman Arrested for Arson in North Texas House Fire Injuring Two Firefighters

Arson Investigation and Arrest

• 📌 An investigation into a September house fire on Williams Street in Fort Worth has led to criminal charges.
• ⚡ Interim Fire Chief Ray Hill stated that the fire was intentionally set, bringing closer justice for injured firefighters.
• 🚨 Shandria Thomas, believed to be homeless, was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly setting the fire with a cigarette lighter.
• ⚠️ Investigators noted she had no known connection to the property.

Firefighter Injuries and House Collapse

• 🚒 Two firefighters were injured when the garage roof collapsed during the fire.
• 🩹 Caleb Halverson sustained second and third-degree burns and has recently been released from the hospital to rest at home.

Neighbor Concerns and Fire Response

• 🏘️ Neighbors Ivan Martinez and Karina Aguo expressed that the incident was not surprising due to homeless individuals living in a nearby vacant lot.
• 😟 They reported concerns about the vacant lot multiple times before the fire and acknowledged their luck that the fire did not spread to their home.
• 💬 Chief Hill hopes the arrest will deter others from intentionally setting fires in the city.

Departmental Review

• 🔍 The fire department is conducting an internal and external review of its response to the incident to identify areas for improvement.