A man is accused of intentionally setting fire to a Mankato State University fraternity house.

Phi Kappa Psi fraternity house

What we know:

Mitchell Thompson, 32, has been charged with first-degree arson in relation to the fraternity house fire.

According to the charges, around 5 a.m. on Sept. 15, officers and firefighters arrived at the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity house on Lincoln Street in Mankato, and found the roof of the porch engulfed in flames and spreading towards the house.

The kitchen, lounge area, study area and meeting room were all heavily damaged.

The tenants then came out of the house, and officers cleared the rest of the residence. The fire was eventually extinguished, but not before it caused significant damage to the home.

Court documents say that officers spoke w

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