Criminal Charges In California Manor Fire

March 13, 2024 2:20 am

Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh on Tuesday announced criminal charges against a California man for allegedly setting fire to the California Manor apartment building on March 1. According to the criminal complaint, Christopher Grasty, 38 confessed to police that he intentionally started the fire in his apartment. According to a Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal report, the fire caused approximately $750,000 in damage and displaced all 25 residents of the building. Grasty is charged with multiple counts of arson, aggravated arson, reckless endangerment, causing a catastrophe, risking a catastrophe and criminal mischief.