Man accused being hired to start fire that destroyed 3 Dayton homes facing charges

DAYTON — A man accused of being hired to start a fire that destroyed three Dayton homes is now facing charges.

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Michael Fabian, 43, was charged in Dayton Municipal Court Monday with two felony counts of aggravated arson, according to court documents.

He is accused of starting a fire on purpose.

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As News Center 7 previously reported, firefighters responded to a house fire at the 2100 block of East Fourth Street near Van Leer Street.

One firefighter was hurt.

Investigators say somebody hired Fabian to start the fire.

News Center 7 checked and he is currently in the Montgomery County Jail on no bond.

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Firefighters respond to house fire in Dayton Photo from: Adam Barron/Staff

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