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Man allegedly set fire to Chandler home with people inside

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Updated  May 20, 2025 12:37pm MST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 10 Phoenix
Chandler arson suspect sought by police

Chandler arson suspect sought by police

Police say 61-year-old Oscar Sanchez set fire to a home on May 4 near Country Club Drive and Guadalupe Road. Five people were inside the home at the time of the fire, including three people who police say filed an order of protection against Sanchez.

The Brief

    • Oscar Sanchez, 61, allegedly set fire to a home on May 4 near Country Club Drive and Guadalupe Road.
    • Five people were inside the home, including three people who had orders of protection against Sanchez.
    • Sanchez is in custody and faces multiple charges, police said.

CHANDLER, Ariz. - Police say a man accused of setting fire to an East Valley home with people inside hsa been taken into custody.

What we know:

On May 4, Chandler Police say a fire broke out at a home near Country Club Drive and Guadalupe Road. Five people were inside the home at the time of the fire, including three people who have active orders of protection against 61-year-old Oscar Sanchez.

One person suffered smoke inhalation during the fire.

On May 20, police said Sanchez was in custody. He's accused of multiple charges, including arson and endangerment.

Oscar Sanchez (Chandler PD)

Map of where the fire happened

The Source

  • The Chandler Police Department

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