Escape. Blocked by flames as the living room practically exploded. Put fire to the mattress and all this was on fire. Reporter jose uluack is one of seven people who lived in this three bedroom home until he says a house mate soaked his own mattress with gasoline and lit it. A Patrol Officer was driving by and saw the fire. Reporter that was lucky, because one resident who smelled smoke got nowhere putting the fire out with water from the kitchen. He ran to warn a man and woman in their bedroom. Only moments before they locked themselvess in their bedroom because the suspect was threatening the womans sister. He says he doesnt know what the trouble was. Its my room. Reporter residents are salvages what they can. Six adults and 9 monthold baby are now homeless skwrtz what are you going to do now . I dont know. Im still looking for another house, i dont know. Reporter after starting the fire, the suspect walked away without a word or warning. He burned the house and walked away. Then he
The mystery of the abandoned baby, a new postal complex, Good Morning America visits the VA and more were reported on this day in Johnson City history.