CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A 19-year-old Chambersburg resident, Christopher David Diaz, has been arrested and charged in connection with a house fire in the borough on Monday, August 11.
Emergency crews were dispatched around 8 a.m. to the 100 block of South Second Street for a reported structure fire, according to the Greater Chambersburg Area Paid Fire Fighters Association and the Chambersburg Police Department.
Upon arrival, Engine 1-2 found smoke coming from the front of the home and deployed a 400-foot hose line to the rear. Meanwhile, Engine 1-1 stretched a 200-foot line to the front, and firefighters made entry. Squad 41 conducted a search of the residence before assisting in fire suppression efforts.
Firefighters located flames in a rear living room and quickly brought the fire under control, performing ventilation and overhaul.
Due to suspicious circumstances, the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal joined Chambersburg police to investigate. Their efforts led to Diaz’s arrest. He is charged with arson, causing or risking catastrophe, and theft.
Diaz was taken to the Franklin County Jail for arraignment.
