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WASHINGTON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — A Bogalusa man is in police custody following a house fire Wednesday, June 25.
According to the State Fire Marshal’s Office, around 2 a.m. the Bogalusa Fire Department was alerted of a fire in the 800 block of Avenue G.
Firefighters report the home’s resident was able to escape the flames unharmed.
Fire Marshal’s Office officials said an investigation reportedly determined the fire was set intentionally and as a result, 32-year-old Joshua David Patterson was arrested for his alleged involvement.
Patterson was taken to a hospital after suffering burns to his arm and leg and carbon monoxide poisoning.
Upon release, he was booked on a charge of aggravated arson.
Anyone with information on the incident can call the State Fire Marshal at 1-844-954-1221.
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