Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, his name is Lonnie Kaufmann and he is now charged with aggravated arson.
Officials said the 57-year-old man is charged for setting fires at the Overlook Apartments on Boynton Drive on Sunday.
Kaufmann reportedly set two fires inside his apartment.
Officials said the 57-year-old suspect suffered minor smoke inhalation and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
No one else was hurt in this incident.
The responding crews were able to extinguish the fire quickly.
This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.