Man charged with arson in Millvale fire incident

A man has been charged with arson after a fire damaged two homes in Millvale. The incident occurred on March 6. Stephen Ebner, 41, is accused of starting the fire on Evergreen Avenue. Investigators from Allegheny County Police and the Fire Marshal’s Office reported that the fire was intentionally set. Fortunately, there were no injuries from the blaze. Charges against Ebner were filed on March 15 and announced on the police department's social media on Monday. He faces multiple counts, including aggravated arson and reckless burning. As of late Monday night, there was no scheduled preliminary hearing or lawyer listed for Ebner in online court documents.