3 arrested and charged with arson in Arlington apartment fire

Three men have been arrested and charged with arson in a May apartment fire in Arlington Virginia that affected more than occupants and caused two injuries county fire functionaries publicized Friday Related stories Man dead following apartment fire in Southeast DC Elderly evacuated after fire at Arlington apartment complex Multiple people displaced after apartment building fire in Montgomery Co The fire happened on May at the garden style apartments at S Quebec St and resulted in occupants being affected according to a news release from the Arlington County Fire Department s Office of the Fire Marshal The fire trapped several people who had to be brought down by ladders and at least two people inside were taken to the hospital with smoke inhalation injuries Fire administrators noted they uncovered evidence at the scene that indicated the fire was suspicious in nature After a monthslong scrutiny three men were arrested Marvin Adelso Hernandez Lopez is charged with arson conspiracy to commit arson and fake ID and firearms related charges Both Wilmer Agustin De Leon and Erasbiel Flores are charged with arson and conspiracy to commit arson All three men are being held without bond in the Arlington County jail The study is proceeding and ongoing and those with information is required to contact Arlington police at - - or submit an anonymous tip at - - Below is a map of the area where the apartment fire took place Courtesy Google Maps Source