Carlos Barry, 25, was arrested Tuesday and faces multiple charges of arson, risking/causing a catastrophe, criminal mischief, and related offenses, officials said.
According to the ATF, Barry is responsible for a rubbish fire on September 12 and a house fire on September 18.
ATF's Arson and Explosives Task Force is still investigating additional fires which may be connected:
- 6028 Spruce Street (Porch Swing) on 08/09/2021
- 61 N. 56th Street Macho Mini Market (Trash Fire) on 08/09/2021
- 5944 Market Street (Trash Fire) on 08/10/2021
- 6127 Spruce Street (House Fire) on 08/10/2021
- 6100 Delancey Street (Trash Fire) on 08/10/2021
- 6000 Pine Street (Trash Fire) 0n 08/10/2021
- 4301 Ludlow Street (Dumpster Fire) 0n 08/14/2021
- 5419 Chestnut Street (Rear Porch Fire) on 08/15/2021
- 6000 Locust Street (Trash Fire) on 08/15/2021
- 668 N Conestoga Street (House Fire) on 08/15/2021
- 5711 Arch Street (Garage Fire) on 08/20/2021
- 5519 Ludlow Street (Porch Fire) on 08/21/2021
Anyone with information that may help investigators is urged to contact ATF Philadelphia at 215-446-7800.