Chesapeake fire marshals arrested a 67-year-old man after a fire destroyed a camper and damaged a detached garage in the 100 block of Alice Street, with flames threatening three neighboring homes.
Charles Slight Jr. faces three counts of felony arson and one count of threat to burn, according to 13News Now, citing the Chesapeake Fire Department.
No injuries were reported.
Multiple 911 calls brought firefighters to the scene at 2:58 a.m. Crews arrived about six minutes later and found a detached garage and camper burning.
Firefighters brought the blaze under control by 3:35 a.m., according to WAVY.
Everyone in the affected area was safely evacuated.
The camper was a total loss. Two adults who had been living in it were displaced, and the American Red Cross is assisting them with temporary lodging arrangements.
Fire investigators were continuing to investigate the cause of the fire when the initial reports were issued.
Authorities have not publicly detailed the circumstances underlying the arson and threat-to-burn charges.
Slight has been charged but has not been convicted. The allegations remain subject to court proceedings.
