Indiana authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with a massive fire that destroyed a replica cabin at a historic site at the Falls of the Ohio.Jason Fosse, 36, was sought for his alleged role in the fire that happened Thursday at the George Rogers Clark home site.Clarksville police Chief Mark Palmer confirmed to WLKY that Fosse, who was pictured walking shirtless and holding a skateboard, is now in police custody on arson charges.In an earlier post, the Clarksville Police Department said Fosse was a person of interest, but that has since changed and he is now a suspect in the blaze.Related: Flames rip through, destroy historic site at Falls of the Ohio, other fires burn nearbyClarksville fire Chief Brandon Skaggs said firefighters were notified of several fires in the south Clarksville area around 6 p.m. Thursday. When they arrived at the home site, they found the cabin fully engulfed in flames.WLKY Chopper HD video showed flames tearing through the cabin on all sides.Firefighters from Clarksville and the nearby area surrounded the scene but little could be done to bring down the flames. The fire did not appear to spread to the nearby structures.Skaggs said that wasn't the only fire reported in the area. He said three other fires were reported, including a riverbank fire and two brush fires. Chopper HD also flew over those fires that were not far from the cabin.Officials said Fosse is a suspect in all four fires Thursday.The cabin has been at the home site since 2001, when it was brought down from Osgood, Indiana, as part of a centennial celebration. According to the Falls of the Ohio website, it was built with about the same dimensions of Clark's original home, which was destroyed in 1854.The home site itself was home to the American Revolutionary War hero from 1803 to 1809. The entire area is operated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.DNR Director Dan Bortner issued a statement Friday regarding the fire."It has long served as a peaceful place for Americans to meet, reflect, and celebrate events in their lives. We are deeply saddened by this loss," he said.The DNR Division of Law Enforcement is working with state and local agencies on the investigation. In a statement Friday night, DNR said Fosse was booked on a level 4 felony arson charge.The DNR declined to give additional information. They said they are still gathering witness statements and videos, which can all be reported by calling 812-837-9536.Police said anyone with information about Fosse is asked to call 812-288-7151 EXT 213 or email Det. Kevin Conklin at [email protected] details have not been released since Thursday about the fire, including how the blaze was set and how much damage was caused.
Indiana authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with a massive fire that destroyed a replica cabin at a historic site at the Falls of the Ohio.
Jason Fosse, 36, was sought for his alleged role in the fire that happened Thursday at the George Rogers Clark home site.
Clarksville police Chief Mark Palmer confirmed to WLKY that Fosse, who was pictured walking shirtless and holding a skateboard, is now in police custody on arson charges.
In an earlier post, the Clarksville Police Department said Fosse was a person of interest, but that has since changed and he is now a suspect in the blaze.
Related: Flames rip through, destroy historic site at Falls of the Ohio, other fires burn nearby
Clarksville fire Chief Brandon Skaggs said firefighters were notified of several fires in the south Clarksville area around 6 p.m. Thursday. When they arrived at the home site, they found the cabin fully engulfed in flames.
WLKY Chopper HD video showed flames tearing through the cabin on all sides.
Firefighters from Clarksville and the nearby area surrounded the scene but little could be done to bring down the flames. The fire did not appear to spread to the nearby structures.
Skaggs said that wasn't the only fire reported in the area. He said three other fires were reported, including a riverbank fire and two brush fires. Chopper HD also flew over those fires that were not far from the cabin.
Officials said Fosse is a suspect in all four fires Thursday.
The cabin has been at the home site since 2001, when it was brought down from Osgood, Indiana, as part of a centennial celebration. According to the Falls of the Ohio website, it was built with about the same dimensions of Clark's original home, which was destroyed in 1854.
The home site itself was home to the American Revolutionary War hero from 1803 to 1809. The entire area is operated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
DNR Director Dan Bortner issued a statement Friday regarding the fire.
"It has long served as a peaceful place for Americans to meet, reflect, and celebrate events in their lives. We are deeply saddened by this loss," he said.
The DNR Division of Law Enforcement is working with state and local agencies on the investigation. In a statement Friday night, DNR said Fosse was booked on a level 4 felony arson charge.
The DNR declined to give additional information. They said they are still gathering witness statements and videos, which can all be reported by calling 812-837-9536.
Police said anyone with information about Fosse is asked to call 812-288-7151 EXT 213 or email Det. Kevin Conklin at [email protected].
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Additional details have not been released since Thursday about the fire, including how the blaze was set and how much damage was caused.
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