Suspect in custody, accused of starting fire at strip mall on Summer Avenue, MFD says

Published: Jan. 22, 2025 at 6:53 PM CST

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Fire Department reports that a suspect has been arrested in connection to a strip mall fire on Summer Avenue.

According to MFD, Carl King was identified as the suspect in the arson of the strip mall at Summer Avenue on December 23.

Suspect in custody, accused of starting fire at strip mall on Summer Avenue, MFD says(SCSO)

Fire investigators have determined that the fire was intentionally set on the exterior, resulting in around $4.1 million in total damages.

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