Overview
- Authorities identify the suspect as Michael Weisgerber, 59, who was detained at the scene after telling police he set the fire and is being held pending a bond hearing.
- He faces counts of first-degree arson, first- and second-degree malicious burning, reckless endangerment, and arson threats.
- Officials say he poured gasoline inside the Sherry Drive residence, locked the door, ignited the fire, and confirmed his wife was not inside before leaving.
- Investigators report gasoline vapors triggered an explosion that blew a rear door from its frame as a large plume of smoke rose.
- About 50 firefighters led by the Gamber & Community Fire Company controlled the one-alarm blaze, and the suspect was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.