Knoxville Fire Department says Fire at City Owned Bridge was Intentionally Set, Suspect Charged

Knoxville Fire Department says Fire at City Owned Bridge was Intentionally Set, Suspect Charged

On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 2 PM, the Knoxville Fire Department responded to a fire in the 2700 block of North Broadway. Upon arrival, crews discovered a fire burning beneath a pedestrian bridge owned by the City of Knoxville. The fire involved a significant amount of clothing and debris, which damaged the bridge.

Two witnesses provided descriptions of a suspect, allowing Knoxville Fire Investigators to locate and arrest him shortly thereafter. The suspect, 60-year-old Timothy Wayne Penten, was charged with one count of arson of personal property. He is currently being held at the Knox County Detention Facility.

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