Updated Story: There are some new details about a fire in Halls that damages several campers and leads to the arrest of a man who is charged with with criminal trespass, reckless burning and reckless endangerment.
Police say Joseph DeFoe was seen trespassing in the 8500 block of Old Jacksboro Road on Saturday where several campers were parked.
Defoe reportedly told witness that he didn’t start fire but police reports show he later admitted to setting a fire to get warm and letting it get out of control.
There were no injuries reported.
Original Story: An arrest is made following a fire in Halls and the investigation is on-going.
Rural Metro Fire says the person was arrested, their identity has not been released, after several campers caught on fire Saturday morning in the 8500 block of Old Jacksboro Road.
Several other campers were threatened by the flames and many propane tanks venting but crews were able to contain the fire.
No injuries were reported.
