Event Brief
Jul 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Knoxville Man Charged in Hotel Arson Case
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Knoxville Fire investigators say a fire at Executive Inn was intentionally set; Christopher Ridge faces aggravated arson charges.
WHO: Christopher Ridge
WHAT: Charged with aggravated arson following an intentionally set hotel fire at Executive Inn
WHEN: Jul 30, 2026 at 4:39 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: Fire investigators determined the blaze was intentionally set.
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