February 15, 2022 - Timpson Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) fought a house fire Monday, February 14, 2022, on Pearl Street and law enforcement officials were brought in to assist.
According to the TVFD, they were dispatched to the fire at 7:54am for a mobile home fire on the 100 block of Pearl Street in Timpson, they arrived at 8:06am and started to extinguish the fire.
A City of Timpson utility crew assisted the fire department in removing some debris from the top to gain access to remaining portions of the house that were smoldering. The house was a total loss.
The fire department reported the cause of the fire to be under investigation and no injuries were reported as a result of the fire.
While the fire department was fighting the fire, a large crowd had gathered and the Shelby County Sheriff's Department was requested to the scene to address their concerns.
Sheriff Kevin Windham confirms the fire was intentionally set, and the resident was in the house sleeping at the time it started.
"We do know that apparently there was an accelerant used to start the fire," said Sheriff Windham. "There was a vehicle seen driving away from the scene."
Investigator David Haley is handling the investigation of the incident and has been working with the State Fire Marshal's office in investigating the alleged arson.
"We had the State Fire Marshal come in with the dogs to sniff out accelerants," said Investigator Haley.
Investigator Haley confirms there are several suspects at this time.
The incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Shelby County Sheriff's office at 936-598-5601.
