DERBY — A fire destroyed a home in Derby on Wednesday, and police say that a local man is facing arson charges.
Shawn Flynn, 50, of Derby was arrested following the incident.
At around 3:00 p.m. the Derby Line Fire Department responded to a report of a fully engulfed structure fire at 56 Quarry Circle in Derby.
Fire Chief Craig Ellam contacted the Fire Investigation Unit to conduct an origin and cause investigation.
Investigators say they began an examination of the scene, bringing in a state police K9 accelerant detection team.
“It was determined that the cause of this fire was due to direct human involvement,” a statement issued by police reads. “The classification of this fire is incendiary.”
Police say as a result of the investigation and interviews conducted, it was determined that Flynn, the homeowner, played a primary role in the causation of the fire. The presence of an accelerant was identified.
Flynn was arrested and released on a citation to appear in Orleans County Superior Court, due to extenuating circumstances.
Police say other potential charges pertaining to collateral damages that occurred to adjoining properties are being investigated.
