The jobsite trailer was exposed to public street because temporary fence abutted either end of trailer. We recommended a sonic detector if anyone broke into trailer from underneath through floor. We also recommended backing up all data and bolting computer, a sign-in book with policies for deliverymen entering site, and better maintenance of water and mud under gate used by pedestrians to avoid slips.
Former Employee Facing Arson Charges For Fire That Destroyed Stone County Business
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Authorities in Stone County have charged a former employee of a business with arson in connection to a fire that caused over a million dollars worth of damage to the business.
Stone County Prosecutor Matt Selby charged Richard S. Bumbery, 45, with first degree arson for the fire that destroyed Bolivar Insulation last Sunday (12-12-10).
Firefighters who were dispatched to the blaze at 5:28 a.m. were hampered by brutal winds winds and frigid temperatures as they fought the early morning fire. At one point the fire was so intense firefighters closed part of Highway OO while they fought the blaze for nearly seven hours.
Selby says Bumbery admitted to someone that he started the fire and wanted to do even more damage to the business.
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