Man charged with arson in Madisonville fire

A Madisonville man is facing an arson charge, following investigation into a fire at a structure on Givens Street in Madisonville Monday.

According to the Madisonville Police Department, officers responded to the home in the 100 block of Givens Street around 6 p.m. Monday for reports that a male suspect was intentionally setting a fire against the residence, where people were inside.

Upon arrival, officers learned that three individuals had reportedly seen 34-year-old Billy Carter of Madisonville had set fire to cardboard boxes next to a propane by the building. He also allegedly drug lit boxes from the tank and placed them next to an air conditioning unit.

The fire was extinguished by the Madisonville Fire Department and no one was injured in the incident.

Carter was arrested and charged with first-degree arson and first-degree wanton endangerment.