Man Accused in Triple Fire Incident | Portland News

A 31-year-old man named Josue Paredes Merino is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly starting a brush fire, stealing a bike—and possibly igniting a massive $640K Furniture World blaze that trapped people inside. Caught on camera, he was held at gunpoint by a homeowner before cops arrested him for theft and reckless burning. Authorities are now investigating whether he’s also tied to a third fire that same night—making this case hotter than ever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d877b8f14bd3cac1