Ashford, Ala. (WDNews) – A Houston County man is behind bars after allegedly setting fire to a mobile home in Ashford on Saturday, June 15, while an elderly woman was reportedly asleep next door.
The blaze broke out around 5:50 p.m. at 79 N. Lindburg Road. Smoke could be seen from Ashford as multiple fire departments rushed to the scene.
Crews found the home fully engulfed in flames and quickly took action to protect a nearby trailer that was beginning to take heat damage which also recieved major damage. According to witnesses, an elderly woman was allegedly asleep inside the neighboring trailer. She was able to get out without injury.
Authorities arrested 38-year-old Joshua Drew Ingle in connection with the fire. Ingle was booked into the Houston County Jail at 5:00 p.m. and is facing multiple charges, including:
- Arson 2nd degree – $30,000 bond
- Arson 3rd degree – $6,000 bond
- Criminal Mischief 1st degree – $15,000 bond
His total bond was set at $51,000.
A Criminal Investigator was requested to respond to the scene.
After further investigation, it was determined one unoccupied dwelling received major damage as a result an intentional fire according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office.
This is not Ingle’s first arson-related arrest. Public records show he was previously charged with two counts of 2nd degree arson on May 3, 2024.
Again, No injuries were reported in Saturday’s fire. The trailer where the fire was started was empty.
