The man accused of starting a string of arson fires in Payette was in court this afternoon. Brad Heater of Payette is charged with arson in the first degree, possession of a controlled substance and possession of a firearm by a felon. Heater is being held in the Payette County Jail on $50,000 bond. The three charges from today’s proceeding only cover what happened leading up to his arrest Tuesday. They do not include three arson fires started Monday morning. The arson charge stems from an incident at the Maverik store on N. 16th Street in Payette Tuesday afternoon. Police say they got a call at 1:30 p.m. He made his first appearance at the Payette County Courthouse today. Police Chief Mark Clark says more charges are expected to be filed against Heater.