Man in custody after allegedly starting small fire at Carson City senior apartments
Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Wednesday morning to a report of a possible arson in the 1100 block of Beverly Drive, the Autumn Village senior apartments.
Carson City sheriff's deputies arrived on scene at around 11:30 a.m. after a report to dispatch by apartment maintenance that a non-resident, shirtless man with tattoos was seen attempting to light a fire near the laundry facility on the third floor.
Deputies made entry and detained the man. The fire, which put up light smoke, was taken down by fire extinguishers before firefighters arrived.
No serious injuries were reported and there was no evacuations. Detectives have been assigned to the scene and the incident is under investigation.
We will update as more information becomes available.