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Arson suspected in Great Falls fire

Arson suspected in Great Falls fire
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A suspect is in custody after a small fire in Great Falls.

It happened early on Friday, June 27, 2025, in an alley next to a garage on the 900 block of Third Avenue North.

Great Falls Fire Rescue said in a news release that firefighters were dispatched at 1:37 a.m. and found a small fire burning up the side of a garage.

Crews extinguished the fire, minimizing the damage to the exterior of the garage.

GFFR said that evidence was found that the fire was deliberately set, and that a suspect was taken into custody by Great Falls police officers.

There were no injuries reported.

The name of the suspect has not yet been released, and the investigation continues.


(UPDATE, JUNE 30, 2025) Jeremy Richard Welling has been charged with arson, criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, and obstructing a peace officer.