PITTSBURGH — A man was arrested after allegedly setting fire to a home in Pittsburgh’s Windgap neighborhood while three people were inside.
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Fire crews were called to the 3800 block of Windgap Avenue around 9:16 p.m. on Thursday.
When firefighters arrived on scene, three people who were inside had already escaped safely out the back of the home.
Fire officials said the fire originated on the front porch, which investigators determined was suspicious in nature.
A suspect, who was identified as Timothy Hamilton, 45, was detained in Kennedy Township and taken to Pittsburgh Police Headquarters for questioning.
Court documents say Hamilton was seen on video kicking and banging on the home’s front door, trying to get a woman to come home with him before the fire broke out. The victim told police Hamilton was being abusive. She added that the banging on her door stopped and then they heard a loud boom, like something had hit the door. Seconds later, the porch erupted in flames.
Police said three adults and a dog managed to escape through the back door as the house became fully engulfed.
Hamilton was arrested and is facing multiple felony arson charges. He was taken to the Allegheny County Jail.
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