Ooooh someone ‘fixing his problem’ during a hurricane with arson? Yikes. No wonder he went to jail. (What would legitimately cause a fire there tonight?)
Exploding transformers - as in what started the boat warehouse fire, the house fire jumping from house to house, and what they think started the Brennen's fire as there was a loud pop ahead of it.
kerosene fired cooking? grill in garage with “wind blown sparks”?
cigarette thrown /blown into area where greasy rags are?
My friend wasn’t that bright. Just spread gas & lit. Figured the storm winds & rain would destroy evidence. He unfortunately did NOT keep his little plot to himself & “a friend” contacted the insurance company & received a tip/reward.
Winds knock down power lines and transformers. Sparks fly. Wind whips up the flames. Fires are not uncommon.