HOSCHTON, Ga. — A Thursday night house fire in Hoschton is under investigation after officials determined it was intentionally set.
At approximately 7:40 p.m. on February 26, Hall County Fire Rescue responded to the 5600 block of Grand Reunion Drive following reports of a residential fire.
According to Hall County Fire Rescue, first arriving crews found flames burning on the front porch of a small two-story home. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze. No occupants were at the residence at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported.
The Hall County Fire Marshal’s Office conducted a formal investigation at the scene and determined the fire was intentionally set.
“HCFR’s Accelerant Detection Canine, Officer Apollo, also alerted at the scene that an accelerant was used,” said HCFR Public Information Officer Kimberlie Ledsinger.
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office arrested one suspect in connection with the case. Now Georgia reached out to Hall County Sheriff’s officials but they have not responded to our request for more information.
