Tag: Chicago arson

Reasons Why People Will Commit Arson in 2015

Most people in the world cannot even imagine purposefully setting fire to someone’s home or vehicle, and that is fortunate for all of us. But did you know that there are actually several reasons why people commit arson? Of course, none of these reasons are good or make the crime excusable, but understanding why people… Read more »

How to Escape from a Fire

We sincerely hope you are never the victim of arson or any other type of fire, but if you do find yourself in house that is engulfed in flames, there are a few things you should know in order to escape. While some fires become so out of control people have no place to go,… Read more »

Toledo Arson

Chicago is an American city that has been marred by fire in its history. Our city, home to the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, continues to see its fair share of arson and accidental fires every single year. However, in terms of modern day fire safety, Chicago is currently well ahead of other municipalities where… Read more »

Arson is a Hate Crime

Arson is often a crime of a highly personal nature. To set something on fire – there’s a sick poetry in that. It’s dramatic, it requires maintained passion to make an impression, and, often, there is a message outside of the need to destroy something that comes along with arson.   So it’s not surprising… Read more »

The importance of getting arson facts straight

Nailing down the exact cause of a possible arson case is crucial for all the parties involved. Not only does the victim deserve to know who or what cost them their property, but the perpetrator also deserves to be brought to justice. When the investigation process tries to cut corners, it can prove to be… Read more »