Augusta firefighters were called to a house fire in the Haynes Station subdivision in Richmond County around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday.
That scene in the 7000 block of Summerton Drive turned into a criminal investigation. Investigators believe the cause of the fire was no accident.
Kenneth Williams, 42, is accused of setting that fire and leaving the scene. He has been arrested and is charged with first degree arson, aggravated assault and obstructing or hindering persons making an emergency phone call.
"At this time, we are believing the fire was intentionally set.