TERRE HAUTE, Ind – An arrest has been made in connection to a fire Friday afternoon at 107 North 17th Street.

26 year old Terrence Dockery of Terre Haute is facing a preliminary charge of arson resulting in injury.

Investigators say that Dockery admitted to setting a towel on fire in a bedroom and leaving the home.

A firefighter had to be taken to the hospital while battling the blaze.

Dockery is set to make his first court appearance Monday ( 3/26/18).