Brother Accused of Burning His Own Car | Fort Wayne News

Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

A 42-year-old man in Fort Wayne is facing arson charges after allegedly setting his brother’s car on fire—though he claims it was an accident caused by spilled gas and a dropped cigarette. The ex-girlfriend’s roommate says he witnessed the suspect leaning into the car before flames erupted, even recalling the accused jokingly asking if he wanted to watch the car burn. Complicating matters: the suspect and car owner share an address, and the owner himself has a bizarre arson history—including setting his own genitals on fire. This twisted family drama leaves everyone wondering: was it arson or…