Seattle arsonist Martin Pang to be released from prison in September
Pang, 62, was convicted of setting a fire in his parents'
The blaze was set, according to prosecutors, so Pang could collect insurance money on the warehouse.
Pang, a failed businessman and struggling actor, fled to
After a three-year legal battle, Pang was returned to the
Responding to the news of Pang's upcoming release, the
"These brave men died protecting the community they served," the statement said. "The mission of the
While behind bars, Pang also became the focus of a
Authorities said he was positioning himself for an after-prison "life of luxury" through two schemes -- one to steal the identities of witnesses against him, and a second to siphon millions of dollars from the
Police said Pang had birthdates and
Last year, the state
Crews at the Pang fire lacked critical information, such as the layout of the building and the fact that it had been the subject of arson threats. Now, fire crews are often equipped with building plans and are warned of potential dangers, such as arson threats or the presence of explosive chemicals.
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