Doorbell camera catches 2 people setting Athens home on fire

The incident was caught on camera at a home on Deer Creek Drive.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:52pm

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The Athens‑Clarke County Fire Department is asking for help identifying two people who tried to set a home on fire. Ring doorbell video shows two people walking up to the home early Monday morning, just moments before flames spread across the front of the house.

Why it matters

Home arson is a serious crime that puts lives at risk and causes significant property damage. The Athens-Clarke County community will be concerned about this incident and will want to see the perpetrators identified and held accountable.

The details

The incident was captured on a Ring doorbell camera at a home on Deer Creek Drive. The video shows two unidentified individuals approaching the home and then flames spreading across the front of the house shortly after.

  • The incident occurred early Monday morning.

The players

Athens-Clarke County Fire Department

The local fire department investigating the arson incident and asking for the public's help in identifying the suspects.

Athens-Clarke County Police Department

The local police department also involved in the investigation and accepting tips from the public.

Georgia Arson Control

A statewide organization that allows anonymous tips about arson incidents.

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What’s next

The fire department and police department are asking anyone with information about the two individuals seen in the doorbell camera footage to come forward and contact the authorities.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of home security systems and the role they can play in helping to identify and apprehend criminals. The community will be on alert for any further arson attempts in the area.