Man accused of starting fire at North Carolina courthouse

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A man is facing a pair of felony charges after he allegedly started a fire at the Forsyth County Courthouse in North Carolina.

According to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday, around 11:30 a.m., a fire was reported in a men’s restroom at the Forsyth County Courthouse. Personnel located the fire and put it out before any major damage was caused.

The fire department responded to the scene. Everyone in the courthouse was evacuated as a precaution. No one was seriously injured, but a person was taken to the hospital for possible smoke inhalation.

Treymale De’Angelo Harrison, 27, of Winston-Salem, was taken into custody and charged with felony burning of certain public buildings and felony burning of personal property.

Harrison was given a $35,000 secure bond and will appear in court on Wednesday.

“It’s unfortunate that such an incident took place in a building designed for justice and public protection. We are thankful that no one was seriously injured,” Chief Deputy Henry C. Gray, Jr., Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said.