California Man To Stand Trial For Apartment Building Fire

A California man will face trial for his alleged role in starting a fire in a California apartment building. Christopher Grasty, 38 had 26 felony arson charges, 26 misdemeanor reckless endangerment charges and four other felonies held for court. He is alleged to have started a fire in his apartment at the California Manor apartment building on March 1. The fire, in the building owned by the Washington County Housing Authority displaced 29 people at the time of the blaze. Grasty jumped from the window of his apartment and investigators determined that the fire began in his apartment. According to police Grasty admitted to starting the fire in his unit. All charges were held for court. Grasty is currently being held in the Washington County Jail unable to post an $800,000 bond. His formal arraignment will be on May 23.