Man facing arson charge for Hamilton fire that destroyed residence

Fire crews responded to a fire on See Avenue in Hamilton just before 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, for a structure fire. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

Credit: Nick Graham

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Fire crews responded to a fire on See Avenue in Hamilton just before 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, for a structure fire. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

A Hamilton man is facing an aggravated arson charge for an April house fire on See Avenue.

Clinton P. Rose, 32, of Shuler Avenue, was indicted Wednesday by a Butler County grand jury for aggravated arson, a second-degree felony, for allegedly setting fire to house on the morning of April 11.

Two people were home when fire broke out just before 11:30 a.m. They escaped without injury, according to prosecutors. Hamilton received mutual aid assistance from Fairfield, Liberty, and Ross townships to fight the blaze.

Assistant Prosecutor Josh Muennich said the house is a total loss. Rose had a previous relationship with one of the residents.

A warrant has been issued for Rose’s arrest. The case is assigned to Butler County Common Pleas Judge Greg Stephens.

Fire crews responded to a fire on See Avenue in Hamilton just before 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, for a structure fire. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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