None
EN
Lacey, WA eviction leads to arson, authorities say
['Will Wixey']
Latest News | Q13 FOX
The Brief A man being evicted allegedly set fire to a duplex near Lacey, prompting a large emergency response.
The suspect was arrested after being tased and is expected to face first-degree arson and malicious mischief charges.
What we know:The fire broke out around 9 a.m. at a duplex along Carpenter Road Southeast and Mullen Road near Lacey.
Video captures arson at Lacey duplex during eviction (via member of Thuston Co. Scanner, News, & Weather Blog FB Page)Shortly before, deputies with the Thurston County Sheriff's Office arrived for a court-ordered eviction.
What's next:The suspect is expected to be booked into the Thurston County Jail for first-degree arson and first-degree malicious mischief.