Fires set inside historic downtown hotel, suspect charged
Summary
Vehicle Fire St. Louis Missouri in St. Louis, Missouri: On January 8, 2026, Donald L. Brunner set two fires at the Mark Twain Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri, leaving 25 people on the fourth floor to burn. The arson was discovered through surveillance video, and no injuries were reported. The hotel, built in 1907, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Donald L. Brunner | Named in reporting |
Original reporting
Fires set inside historic downtown hotel, suspect charged