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A man was arrested after intentionally setting fire to a church south of Tucson, Arizona, according to reports from Telemundo Arizona. Surveillance footage captured the act, which resulted in the loss of historical church property and interior furnishings.

Arrest and Evidence in Tucson Church Arson

Authorities detained an adult male in connection with the arson attack on a church located south of Tucson. According to Telemundo Arizona, investigators used surveillance camera footage to identify the suspect and determine that the fire was intentionally set.

The reports indicate that the suspect used olive oil to accelerate the fire. The blaze targeted the church’s anteroom and destroyed several throned seats and other antique items within the sanctuary.

Impact on Church Property

The fire caused significant damage to the interior of the building, specifically affecting the historical elements of the church. According to the reporting, the loss includes ancient furnishings and structural damage to the area where the fire originated.

The incident has been characterized by local reporting as a deliberate act of destruction rather than an accidental fire, based on the evidence of the accelerant used and the footage provided to investigators.