Carbondale authorities arrested a man earlier this morning who they say set fire to an apartment in the 100 block of North Gum Street.

Authorities found the fire inside an unoccupied apartment shortly before midnight. 23 year old Arius Williams of Carbondale was arrested nearby — he’s charged with aggravated arson and damage to property.

And Carbondale police and fire fighters are also investigating a suspicious fire at the Ashley Furniture Store. That fire call came in at 7:25 last night – police say anyone with information is asked to call the Carbondale Police Department.