Arrest made after structure fire on south Minnesota Street investigated as arson
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 10:17am
UPDATE 12:52AM: The fire was knocked down just before 9:30 a.m. The cause of Tuesday morning's fire at Minnesota and Sixth Street is under investigation and arson is suspected with a man in custody. No injuries were reported.
Devin Mathews was arrested in connection with the fire and has a $40,000 bail amount, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
Two dogs were reportedly inside the home at the time. Both dogs have been accounted for.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday morning to a structure fire in the 600 block of South Minnesota Street.
The call came into dispatch just after 9 a.m. Arriving firefighters said smoke is coming out of the second story of the building. The fire has been classified a "working incident" and resources have been called to the fire.
Motorists are advised to stay out of the area.
Check back for updates.
