Maryland man burns down own home trying to smoke out snakes
Homeowner wanted to purge property of reptilian infestation but ended up causing $1 million in damage.
FIRES
California couple charged over deadly wildfire sparked by gender reveal party
Refugio Manuel and Angela Renee Jimenez plead not guilty to involuntary manslaughter of firefighter killed battling El Dorado Fire.
Woman set husband’s head on fire as he slept
Tuhonsty Marie Smith allegedly doused her dozing spouse in lighter fluid at their Milwaukee home after suspecting he had poisoned her chicken wings.
Man charged with murder after cops find burning corpse in his backyard
Long Island resident allegedly shot and was trying to cremate victim when neighbor dialled 911 to report fire.
Boy saves baby sister from blazing house fire
Brave Tennessee 7-year-old climbed into his younger sibling’s bedroom through window to carry her to safety after flames engulfed family home.
Man sets woman on fire in jealous rage after discovering her “romantic relationship” with his stepfather
Florida maniac faces attempted murder charge after allegedly dousing the woman in gasoline and setting her alight out of fury that his feelings for her were not requited.
California man fights wildfire with pack of Bud Light
Homeowner forced to keep flames surrounding his property at bay with beer after water supply is turned off.
Woman sets hair ablaze on rush hour train
Video captures California commuter’s flaming locks as fellow passengers rush to put out the fire.
Woof Warning: Dog alerts owner to house fire next door
Dog’s frantic barking alerts owner to fire at his neighbor’s home, saving family of three and their pets.
Woman arrested after dialing 911 to report her crotch on fire
Drunk Ohio prankster faces array of charges following false claim to emergency services that her privates were alight.
Man tries to set disabled wife on fire for not letting him buy more beer
New Mexico resident douses helpless wife with gasoline after she refuses to lend him car keys to get more alcohol. He doesn’t manage to set her alight.