A Maryland man is facing arson charges after investigators say he intentionally set fire to his home Saturday night in Washington County.

Investigators say 25‑year‑old Austin David Brown of Knoxville has been charged with first‑degree arson, first‑degree malicious burning, malicious destruction of property over $1,000, and animal cruelty.

Shortly before 11:35 p.m., firefighters responded to a…