"Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Arson that Killed Firefighter, Victim's Family Speaks Out"

Emond Johnson, who was charged with starting a fire that killed San Antonio firefighter Scott Deem in 2017, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison on charges of murder and arson. Johnson pleaded no contest and will be eligible for parole after serving half his sentence. During the hearing, family members and fellow firefighters addressed Johnson, expressing the impact of Deem's death on their lives. The fire also injured two other firefighters. Johnson was accused of starting the fire in his gym, and investigators determined that there were no electrical issues. Johnson admitted to starting the fire and said he wanted to get out of his lease.