Man Charged with Arson After Animal Fires | Lexington News

A Scottsville man faces second-degree arson charges after allegedly threatening to burn down a home — then actually setting multiple fires inside while animals were trapped inside. Authorities, including the Scottsville Police and Allen County Sheriff’s Office, responded to a protective order violation and uncovered evidence linking 48-year-old Thomas Dilley to the blaze. Fire crews rescued some of the animals, and Kentucky State Police are assisting with the investigation. More charges, likely for animal cruelty, are expected as the case unfolds. 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.Sources:https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/animals-rescued-from-scottsville-house-fire-man-charged-with-arson More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/74a09b560d83efb4 Report issues to [email protected].