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PSU student accused in early morning fire
Tuesday, October 07, 2008 | No comments posted.
PORTLAND (AP) — Investigators arrested a Portland State University student suspected of starting a fire at a dormitory early Monday.
Paul Rowley has been charged with suspicion of arson and lodged at the Multnomah County Jail.
Portland Fire Bureau spokesman Lt. Allen Oswalt says the 31-year-old was a resident of the building. Another resident extinguished the blaze before firefighters arrived.
Oswalt says the fire caused about $10,000 damage.
Paul Rowley has been charged with suspicion of arson and lodged at the Multnomah County Jail.
Portland Fire Bureau spokesman Lt. Allen Oswalt says the 31-year-old was a resident of the building. Another resident extinguished the blaze before firefighters arrived.
Oswalt says the fire caused about $10,000 damage.
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