For the Tomahawk Leader
TOWN OF CRESCENT – A Rhinelander man is facing several charges after allegedly setting fire to a building in Oneida County on Thursday, March 2.
According to a release from the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, a call reporting a structure fire at 5889 U.S. Hwy. 8 in the Town of Crescent was received at approximately 3:37 p.m.
“Initially it was unknown if there was anyone else in the building,” the Sheriff’s Office said. “The caller stated that there were flames 10 feet into the air.”
Upon arrival, first responders notified the Sheriff’s Office that the structure was fully engulfed.
Deputies were able to determine that the fire was started intentionally, and Chad J. Bambrough, 34, was arrested for arson of buildings, damage of property by explosives and recklessly endangering safety.
“Sheriff’s deputies believe that the ingestion of illegal drugs were a factor in this incident,” the release stated.
Agencies responding to the fire were the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, Crescent First Responders, Rhinelander Police Department, Crescent Fire, Little Rice Fire Department, Oneida County Ambulance Service, Monico Fire Department, Nokomis Fire Department, Newbold Fire Department, Pelican Fire Department, Pine Lake Fire Department, Rhinelander Fire Department, Stella Fire Department, Wisconsin Fire Marshal’s Office, Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation, Wisconsin Public Service and the Oneida County Highway Department.