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Man arrested on arson charges following apartment fire

Posted at 11:27 AM, Feb 24, 2020
and last updated 2020-02-24 19:25:39-05

OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha Police arrested a man on arson charges after a fire Monday morning at Kensington Woods Apartments.

Smoke and flames were coming from a 3rd floor apartment that extended into the attic space, according to the Omaha Fire Department.

The fire was under control around 8:30 a.m.

One occupant, Clinton Gathye, 34, was rescued from a 3rd floor balcony and transported to Bergan Mercy Hospital in serious condition.

Gathye was booked in Douglas County Corrections on arson charges.

The building sustained approximately $80,000 in structure damage.