Overview

• Midlothian police and the fire marshal’s office have opened an arson probe into the early-morning blaze at the 900 block of McAlpin Road.
• Security cameras captured a hooded figure pouring gasoline around the front door, windows and garage before igniting the exterior and fleeing.
• A daughter spotted motion-activated lights and flames and alerted her family, who doused sparks with pots of water until firefighters arrived.
• Authorities say they have several leads but the suspect remains unidentified and at large as they urge anyone with information to come forward.
• The Wilson family reports deepening trauma from the attack, plans to move and has been taking shifts to monitor their charred home.