A Tuluksak man is under arrest after he allegedly set fire to a home in Kwethluk.
The incident happened Tuesday. Troopers say 21-year-old Ferdinand Andrew had been upset with the occupants of the house and splashed gasoline on the
exterior door and lit it on fire.
The residents and neighbors were able to put the fire out with minimal damage. There were no injuries.
A plastic container with gasoline inside was found at the scene. When troopers contacted Andrew he was wearing clothing that matched the description given by witnesses.
Andrew is charged with Arson in the 2nd degree and violating conditions of release.
He was transported to the Yukon Kuskokwim Correctional Center where he awaits arraignment.