The Nashville Fire Department is seeking assistance from the public in identifying a person of interest captured on surveillance footage setting fire to trash cans at the First Apostolic Church located at 265 Broadmoor Drive. The incident occurred at 2:15 a.m. on January 16, 2025.
According to fire investigators, the arson resulted in significant damage to the exterior of the church’s gymnasium. Fire crews were dispatched to the scene following reports of a fire and discovered a fenced-in trash area adjacent to the church in flames. Upon arrival, they noticed smoke emanating from the siding and insulation behind the exterior wall paneling. The fire crews removed the smoldering paneling to fully extinguish the affected area. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported.
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The investigators, informed of the damage to the church, reviewed video footage that showed an individual walking between the church buildings, opening a trash can, and igniting its contents. The trash can fire subsequently spread to the wooden enclosure.
The public is urged to contact the Tennessee Arson Hotline at 1-800-762-3017 if they have any information about the fire or the individual responsible. The hotline operates 24/7, and callers may remain anonymous. Cash rewards of up to $5,000 are available for information leading to an arrest or conviction.
For further details, individuals can view the surveillance footage of the incident here.
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