A man has been charged with first-degree arson in connection with a house fire. Jackie Ingram was arrested after fire crews responded to the scene. The fire destroyed a home and killed a dog, although the homeowner escaped without injury.

An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing. Fire crews were called to the scene just before 1 a.m.

Further details about the incident and the arrest are available from the source, including the location of the fire on Bells Ferry Road.