The Mattoon Fire Department responded to a suspicious house fire on Thursday afternoon, and after an investigation, a suspect was taken into custody and confessed to starting the fire.
Suspect arrested in possible Mattoon arson
By Christopher Boyll
Mar 27, 2026 | 7:27 PM

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