Man Arrested for Allegedly Setting Fire to Midway Borough Home After Domestic Dispute
In Washington County, a man identified as Michael Higgins, Sr. was arrested after allegedly setting a Midway Borough home on fire shortly after police responded to a domestic dispute at the same residence. Firefighters battled the blaze, with no occupants…
Pittsburgh, PA, August 17, 2026 —
MIDWAY BOROUGH – Authorities have arrested Michael Higgins, Sr. in connection with a fire that broke out at a Midway Borough residence shortly after police responded to a domestic dispute at the same location. The incident occurred in Washington County.
Firefighters were dispatched to the scene to battle the blaze. According to reports, no individuals were inside the home when the fire erupted. However, a dog was successfully rescued from the burning structure.
Higgins, Sr. has been taken into custody and faces a series of charges. These include felony causing or risking a catastrophe. Officials have indicated that additional animal cruelty charges may also be filed against Higgins, Sr. as the investigation continues.
The specific details surrounding the domestic dispute that prompted the initial police response were not immediately available. The extent of the damage to the home has not yet been determined. The investigation into the cause and circumstances of the fire is ongoing.
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