Arsonist Strikes Multiple Stores in Metairie, Prompting Investigation
TL;DR
A man named Samir Hernandez has been arrested for intentionally setting four fires, including inside a Walmart and Home Depot in Metairie, Louisiana. The fires caused heavy smoke damage and prompted the closure of the Walmart. Hernandez also confessed to setting fire to two trash cans in a nearby neighborhood. He has been booked on multiple charges related to arson and criminal damage. No injuries were reported.
- Man starts fires inside Walmart and Home Depot in Metairie, police say FOX 8 Local First
- Kenner man arrested after fires break out at Walmart, Home Depot, residences WGNO-TV / ABC26 / WNOL38
- Man arrested after setting fires at Walmart and The Home Depot in Metairie WWLTV.com
- Kenner police investigate four fires set over one hour period at businesses WDSU New Orleans
- Metairie Walmart closed after fire set inside store WDSU News
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