Crime & Safety
Chamblee Man Says He Started House Fire With Brother Inside: Reports
The man, identified as 27-year-old Jonathan Braun Ray, lives with his brother on Hilltop Drive, according to FOX5 Atlanta.
CHAMBLEE, GA — A Chamblee man is facing an arson charge after he told police he used gasoline to start a house fire while his brother was inside, according to multiple reports.
The man, identified as 27-year-old Jonathan Braun Ray, lives with his brother on Hilltop Drive, to where police were called around 8:30 p.m. Friday, FOX5 Atlanta reported.
One person was treated for smoke inhalation, though his current condition is not known, according to WSBTV.
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Fire officials said they believe the home "will be a total loss," FOX5 Atlanta reported.
It is not known why Ray caused the fire, according to both outlets.
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Patch reached out to the Chamblee Police Department for more information.
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