SAN JOSE, Calif. — A man has been arrested and charged with igniting a massive blaze that destroyed a Home Depot earlier this month in South San Jose, authorities said, as newly released records show that the store was recently cited by fire inspectors for failing to show proof its fire alarm and sprinkler systems were up to speed.
Details on the person who was arrested, including his identity and motive for setting the store ablaze, were not immediately released.
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office has announced a Tuesday morning news conference with San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, the city’s fire and police departments, and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to discuss the arrest and other details of the fire investigation.
