GREAT FALLS — A suspect has been charged after he reportedly started a fire outside of the Ace Hardware building on the northwest side of Great Falls. It happened at about 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

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Court documents state that the suspect - identified as Terry Alan Graeter - was seen on surveillance video alone behind the building moments before the fire began.

Graeter "repeatedly bends over to the ground before smoke begins billowing."

Great Falls Fire Rescue responded and quickly extinguished the fire.

Damage to the building was estimated to be at least $20,000 by the Ace Hardware insurance agent. TRENDING Justin Bieber visits Roadhouse Diner in Great Falls Obituary: Eugene Scott Carnahan

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