An arrest was made in the case and authorities believe Robert Vincent Halter started the original fire within a ring of rocks. The fire that was contained withing the ring of rocks spread, leading to the Harrison Ferry Forest fire. Evidently, Halter had previously been banned from the premises. The 57-year-old suspect was charged with reckless burning and criminal trespassing. Additional charges were later added that included arson and vandalism of property, both of which were felony charges due to the amount of destruction caused.

The fire is in the area of Harrison Ferry Mountain in Warren County, TN.

Photo from the Warren Co. Sheriff's Department.

Photo from the Warren Co. Sheriff's Department.

Local stores, business owners and residents dropped off food, water and snacks for firemen. Photo from the Warren Co. Sheriff's Department.

Photo from the Warren Co. Sheriff's Department.

Photo from the Warren Co. Sheriff's Department.