Alleged arsonist calls in own crime in Demorest

  • Source: WXIA-TV NBC 11 Atlanta
  • Published: 01/22/2020 02:39 PM

A man who called in an apartment fire in Demorest, Georgia has now been arrested and charged with starting it. Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King released a statement on Wednesday reporting that 22-year-old Logan Michael of Demorest was charged with one count of first-degree arson for his involvement in a fire off of Double Bridge Road. The fire happened around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday and was reported by Michael himself. The fire ended up causing what crews described as moderate damage to the apartment - which sits above a garage - before it was put out. Before the night was over, Michael had already admitted to setting the fire - though authorities haven't released an exact motive for his actions. “It is always nice to have a suspect in custody virtually the same night after a fire is ruled arson,” King said.



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