Man charged with arson for trying to set Hotel of Terror in Springfield on fire

Published
February 09, 2026
Location
Springfield, Missouri
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Incident type
Fire

Summary

Vehicle Fire Springfield Missouri in Springfield, Missouri: A man (Michael Howerton) attempted to ignite the Hotel of Terror in Springfield, Missouri, leading to a minor fire. Firefighters extinguished the flames, and the business owner (Sterling Mathis) did not know the suspect. The incident resulted in no injuries or deaths.

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Man charged with arson for trying to set Hotel of Terror in Springfield on fire

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