An investigation into a fire that occurred late Monday morning in Clarinda, has resulted in an arrest. Police Chief Keith Brothers says 33-year old Brandy Lee Allison, of Clarinda, faces felony charges that include Arson in the 1st Degree, and Burglary in the 2nd Degree. She was arrested without incident at the Clarinda Police Department and was being held in the Page County Jail on $25,000 bond.

Chief Brothers says his department received a report of arson to a residence located at 214 W. Logan Street, at around 11:20-a.m., Monday. The house is owned by 48-year old Troy Landess, of Clarinda. An investigation revealed a carpet remnant had been set on fire in the kitchen area. The house sustained an estimated $5, 0000 dollars in smoke damage and damage to the tile flooring in the kitchen.

Landess discovered the fire after returning to the residence after being gone for a short duration. He was able to extinguish the fire himself. The Clarinda Fire Department responded to the scene to ventilate smoke from the home.

The investigation was conducted by the Iowa Department of Public Safety’s Division of the State Fire Marshal’s Office; Bureau of Arson and Explosives Section, the Clarinda Fire Department and the Clarinda Police Department. All reports have been forwarded to the office of Page County Attorney Carl M. Sonksen for review and decisions regarding the filing of formal charges.