ATHENS, WI (WSAU-WAOW) — A man reportedly started a fire in an Athens home as first responders were inside.
WAOW TV reports that first responded were called to the area of Muller Street and Highway 97 in the morning for a report of a house fire. Instead, they found a man on the second floor of the home breaking windows.
As firefighters entered the home, the man started the fire then jumped out of one of the windows.
He’s been identified as 35-year-old Steven Mattfield. Officers were able to arrest him at the scene and take him to the Marathon County jail where he was booked on suspicion of arson and recklessly endangering safety.
RELATED: Structure Fire Closes Portion of Highway 97 Sunday
The home is considered a total loss. The incident closed down a portion of Highway 97 near Athens for more than four hours on Sunday.
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