Man arrested, admitted to setting fires in Memorial Park, HFD says

Houston Fire Department investigating at least 15 fires started in Memorial Park since October

The investigations come as officials announced that a Houston man was arrested last week and confessed to investigators to setting several fires in the area. The fires have remained small but pose a significant risk to the park.

Tesla video footage links alleged serial arsonist to at least 16 fires near Memorial Park, HFD says

"Yep, that's me," the man allegedly told investigators after being shown Tesla video footage of him setting a fire. Police say the clip helped link him to at least 16 fires across the Memorial Park area.

Houston man could be linked to over a dozen fires in Memorial Park, authorities say

Authorities said an uptick in fires last week in the Memorial Park area.

Dustin Schlain arrested for arson at Houston Nature Center

HOUSTON (KIAH) — An arrest has been made following a string of fire around Memorial Park. According to the Houston Fire Department (HFD), 45-year-old Dustin James Schlain has been charged with arson after setting a fire at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. HFD Chief Thomas Muñoz called the work of the arson investigators "exceptional," citing for helping to keep communities around Houston safe. "We remain dedicated to not only protecting Ho…

Man arrested, admitted to setting fires in Memorial Park, HFD says

The Houston Fire Department said arson investigators have arrested a man in connection with fires at Memorial Park near the Houston Arboretum.