Crime & Safety

Christian Ross Facing Arson Charges In Massive Fire That Destroyed Historic South Side Building

The property manager told police Ross moved out without returning his keys and broke back into the building on numerous occasions.​

May 14, 2021

A man has been arrested for the massive fire that destroyed a historic building on the South Side in February.

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Pittsburgh Police say a joint investigation between the city’s fire investigation unit and ATF resulted in the arrest of 25-year-old Christian Ross on multiple arson-related charges.

According to the criminal complaint, investigators said Ross was a former tenant who moved out of the building. The property manager told police Ross moved out without returning his keys and broke back into the building on numerous occasions.

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