Update: Man arrested for Topeka apartment fire

  • Source: KSNT-TV NBC 27 Topeka
  • Published: 05/19/2020 02:00 PM

The Topeka Fire Department says 28-year old Trevor Hughes of Topeka was arrested and booked into jail on 14 counts of aggravated arson and single counts burglary, criminal trespass and cruelty to animals. Damage estimate was placed at $25,000 dollars. Firefighters responded to a call of a fire at the Library Park apartments in central Topeka early Tuesday morning. The fire started around 3:15 a.m. on the north side of the building, according to the Topeka Fire Department. Crews were able to contain the fire to the second level. Everyone in the apartment was able to evacuate the building. Only one person was treated for minor injuries.



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