Arson Arrest in Fifth Street Fire

November 25, 2020 – At approximately 8:59 PM on November 3^rd, Mobile Fire-Rescue Department companies responded to the   block of Fifth Street, after receiving reports of a possible residential fire in the area.

Upon arriving on scene, crews described a single-story, wood-framed house with heavy smoke visible and flames present in a front bedroom. Fire scene operations were established, as fire suppression teams began their initial attack. Search teams discovered that no occupants were trapped inside, as all residents successfully evacuated the structure prior to MFRD arrival.

The area of the fire’s origin was discovered in a bedroom, with partial extension into the attic. Firefighters were able to successfully extinguish all signs of flames without any injuries.

Through the course of the investigation, Fire Investigators determined the fire to have been intentionally set. On November 25^th, Tyric Page was arrested and charged with ARSON 1. Page has been booked and processed into Metro Jail.