A 34-year-old Long Island man was arrested early Sunday morning after authorities said a home chemistry experiment sparked a fire in his apartment complex.
Nolan Gaugler was reportedly conducting an unspecified chemical experiment in his Mineola residence around 2:30 a.m. when a hazardous mixture reacted violently, igniting a fire. Nassau County police responded to the incident and took Gaugler into custody.
He faces multiple charges, including reckless endangerment, arson, and criminal possession of a weapon. Officials have not disclosed the specific chemicals involved or the extent of damage caused by the fire.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities seek to determine the full circumstances behind the incident. No information about injuries or evacuation orders has been released.