Arson charges were filed Wednesday against Michael Butler, owner of T-Bones Sports Bar and Grill in connection with a fire that badly damaged the restaurant in October.

According to the Hays Police Department, Butler, 36 of Hays was arrested Wednesday on charges of aggravated arson.

The fire on the morning of October 9th caused substantial damage to T-Bones and adjacent businesses also were affected by smoke and damage from firefighters accessing concealed spaces to stop the spread of the fire.