Fire damages building at Roseville homeless nonprofit The Gathering Inn; arson suspect arrested
ROSEVILLE – One building of a homeless nonprofit in Roseville was damaged in a fire late Sunday night.
Roseville Fire crews say they responded to The Gathering Inn along Berkeley Avenue a little after 11 p.m. after getting reports of a structure fire. Firefighters found that a two-story building that was being used as an office and laundry area was on fire.
Firefighters worked quickly to put out the flames before other areas of the complex could be damaged. The flames were contained to the second floor of the building, Roseville Fire says, in a staff area.
No guests or employees were at the scene when first responders arrived.
While the area guests use at the complex was not affected by the fire, as of Monday morning crews say utilities to the facility have been shut off.
Investigators say the fire has been determined to be arson. Evidence at the scene, along with surveillance footage and witness statements, also led detectives to identify the suspect as 34-year-old Matthew Brandon.
Roseville police say Brandon was arrested late Monday morning. He's been booked into South Placer Jail.
The Gathering Inn is reportedly working with local faith organizations to find a temporary location guests can use.
More than 300 people and families experiencing homelessness use services offered by The Gathering Inn every day, according to the nonprofit's website.
