A Detroit gentleman is accused of environment a vacant household on hearth, injuring eight firefighters who were trying to place it out. 

Anthony Fields, 34, has been billed with 8 counts of initially-degree arson and one particular rely each and every of felon in possession and felony firearm stemming from the blaze on July 28, according to WHD 2 Detroit. 

"We’re grateful our firefighters have been ready to go dwelling to their families right after the resolve our crews confirmed to rescue our trapped firefighters," Fire Commissioner Chuck Simms advised The Detroit News. 

While firefighters ended up responding to the scene, the house collapsed, trapping three of them inside, WHD 2 Detroit reported, noting that Fields fled the spot on foot right before his arrest. 

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Anthony Fields is shown below Tuesday, Aug. 2, coming into a not guilty plea during a courtroom physical appearance. (Michigan 36th District Court docket)

The station states 8 firefighters had been hospitalized following the blaze was extinguished, mainly for smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion. 

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The fire erupted on Thursday, July 28 on this block in Detroit, according to Fox2 Detroit. (Google Maps)

Fields’ attorney entered a not responsible plea on his behalf throughout a court docket overall look Tuesday. 

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His bond has been established at $500,000 income, according to WHD 2 Detroit.