Juvenile Arrested For Arson -07/14/25

On July 10, 2025, at approximately 2:23pm, Albany Fire Department responded to a report of a large field fire reportedly 20 feet away from nearby residences and businesses. Albany Police Department responded to the fire for traffic control, evacuation efforts, and investigation. Upon arrival, several people were trying to fight the fire with garden hoses, and the farmer arrived promptly with their water truck to assist. Despite windy conditions, Albany firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire.

 

After further investigation Albany Police determined the fire resulted from a criminal act. The following day, July 11, 2025, Albany Police detained a 13-year-old male juvenile and lodged him at the Linn Benton Juvenile Detention Center on charges of Arson in the 1^st degree and 2^nd degree.

According to the farmer, an estimated 5 acres were damaged in the fire. We want to thank the Albany Fire Department and mutual aid partners for their quick response to this incident.