Four Irwinville firefighters charged in series of blazes

Four Irwinville volunteer firefighters, including the chief, have been arrested in connection with a series of fires in Irwin County. State Insurance and Fire officials say Chief Rusty Thomas is facing several charges, including counts of first and second degree arson. The firefighters are suspected in a series of blazes dating back to last summer. The fires involved two houses, vehicles, and wood and grass fires.