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Woman Charged With Arson, Attempted Homicide In Woodbury House Fire

WOODBURY, N.J. (CBS) - A woman accused of setting a house on fire in Woodbury, Gloucester County has been charged with arson and attempted homicide. Police arrested 29-year-old Taija Russell on Tuesday.

Taija Russell Woman Facing Arson Charges In Woodbury House Fire
Taija Russell

On Aug. 4, the fire ripped through the home on the 200 block of South Barber Avenue.

Firefighters rescued a man and a dog from the flames.

Both of them were treated and are recovering.

If you have any information on this incident, call police.

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