Corbin Man Arrested After Setting Multiple Fires

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Jacob Belew, 26, was arrested after deputies responded to reports of wildfires in the Moore Hill area and extinguished five fires.

WHO: Jacob Belew, 26, of Corbin, KY; Knox County Sheriff Mike Smith; Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputies; West Knox Fire Department

WHAT: Belew was located hiding in woods and charged with five counts of willful set fire on land not owned or controlled by himself.

WHEN: Jun 8, 2026 at 5:39 PM ET

WHERE: Moore Hill area, Right Fork East Creek Road, KY 1232, Knox County, Kentucky

WHY: The cause hasn't been reported yet.

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