CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Firefighters say a suspect has been arrested after a house fire in northeast Charlotte early Sunday morning was ruled arson.
It happened around 7:30 a.m. on Beecher Drive, which is near Barrington Drive and The Plaza.
CMPD told Channel 9 they were initially called to assist firefighters. When officers got to the scene, they encountered 37-year-old Amber Ellerson. After speaking with her, she was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting public officer.
When firefighters got to the house, they saw smoke coming from the second floor of the two-story house.
Authorities have not said what caused the fire, but they did say the fire was intentionally set.
Throughout the investigation, investigators determined Ellerson was a suspect in the fire and she has since been arrested for second-degree arson.
Officials said the fire caused around $26,500 in damage to the house. No injuries were reported.
This is an ongoing investigation. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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