Arson Arrest in Chattanooga

Chattanooga fire investigators say they know who started a suspicious-looking fire a few months ago at the Dome Building at 736 Georgia Avenue. A Chattanooga fire department spokesperson said after pursuing various leads and getting the results of samples taken from the fire scene -- which tested positive for an accelerant -- Lieutenant Anthony Moore has charged Daniel Maier, 59, with arson.

Chattanooga firefighters were called to the Dome Building back on Oct. 4, 2009. There was evidence of a fire around the entrance to the building, but the flames had burned themselves out. The fire damage was minimal and no one was injured.

Lt. Moore said the physical evidence led to Maier, though he denies setting the fire. Maier was already in the county jail on other charges.

The Dome Building houses several law offices however investigators said they don't know of any particular motive, nor have they provided any specifics of what evidence led them to Maier.