Suspect arrested after U-Haul parking lot fire in Federal Way, WA

VIDEO: U-Haul catches fire in the Home Depot parking lot in WA

Police arrested a suspect on suspicion of arson after a U-Haul truck caught fire in a Federal Way parking lot.

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. - A Tacoma man is facing arson charges after allegedly setting two U-Haul box trucks on fire in a Federal Way parking lot earlier this week.

(South King Fire)

According to the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office (KCPAO), witnesses saw the suspect flee from the burning box trucks with his hand on fire. His sleeves were burned and he smelled like gasoline.

The backstory:

South King Fire (SKF) made the initial announcement on social media on Monday morning at around 9:52 a.m.

Authorities said crews were dispatched to a fully involved vehicle fire in the Home Depot parking lot near the intersection of South 352nd Street and Kits Corner Road South.

According to SKF, officers with the Federal Way Police Department quickly arrested the suspect on suspicion of arson.

What's next:

The KCPAO says the defendant remains held on $80,000 bail, and is considered innocent until proven guilty in court.

What we don't know:

Further information is limited at this time.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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