TROUTDALE, Ore. – Police arrested a Troutdale man who they said purposely set fire to a house where he rented a room on Saturday.
Tyler Holmes, 32, was taken to a hospital with burn injuries after the fire at 2494 SW Hewitt Ave., police said.
It happened Saturday at around 11:30 a.m. Gresham firefighters said the fire was suspicious and police were called to investigate.
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Police interviewed Holmes at the hospital and arrested him. He faces one count of arson in the first degree and one count of criminal mischief.
Police said Holmes was issued a criminal citation to appear in court and released. He is still in the hospital getting treatment for his injuries.
Holmes had rented a room at the home for 4 months, police said.
