Detroit man accused of setting blaze that injured 8 responding firefighters
Anthony Fields fled the scene on foot before arrest, reports say
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A Detroit man is accused of setting a vacant home on fire, injuring eight firefighters who were trying to put it out.
Anthony Fields, 34, has been charged with eight counts of first-degree arson and one count each of felon in possession and felony firearm stemming from the blaze on July 28, according to Fox 2 Detroit.
"We’re thankful our firefighters were able to go home to their families after the resolve our crews showed to rescue our trapped firefighters," Fire Commissioner Chuck Simms told The Detroit News.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}While firefighters were responding to the scene, the house collapsed, trapping three of them inside, Fox 2 Detroit reported, noting that Fields fled the area on foot before his arrest.
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Anthony Fields is shown here Tuesday, Aug. 2, entering a not guilty plea during a court appearance. (Michigan 36th District Court)
The station says eight firefighters were hospitalized after the blaze was extinguished, mainly for smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion.
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The fire erupted on Thursday, July 28 on this block in Detroit, according to Fox2 Detroit. (Google Maps)
Fields’ attorney entered a not guilty plea on his behalf during a court appearance Tuesday.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}His bond has been set at $500,000 cash, according to Fox 2 Detroit.