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Chattanooga: Dome Building fire suspect arrested

Chattanooga fire investigators have arrested a 59-year-old man in connection with an Oct. 4, 2009, fire at the Dome Building downtown.

Daniel Maier was charged with arson this morning in the fire at the 736 Georgia Ave. building, according to a Chattanooga Fire Department release.

At the time of the call there was evidence of a fire around the entrance to the building, records show. The fire damage was minimal with no injuries reported, authorities said.

Lt. Anthony Moore with the Fire Investigation Division charged Mr. Maier. He said physical evidence led him to the suspect, who has denied setting the fire.

Mr. Maier already was in custody in the Hamilton County Jail on separate charges, officials said.