SALINA -A Salina man arrested early Saturday morning in connection with the fire at the Flamingo Motel is believed to be responsible for three other fires near the motel.

Salina Police Captain Mike Sweeney said 24-year-old Dustin James Gordon was taken into custody after witness interviews led to his arrest. Gordon is believed to be responsible for fires on the motel property grounds on July 4th, and October 5th, as well as a fire that destroyed a small building and concrete truck parked at 416 E. Pacific.

Requested charges against Gordon are two counts of arson, and two counts of aggravated arson.

Salina Fire Marshal Roger Williams said fire crews have been at the scene since Friday, and will continue to be at the location to handle hot spots and flare-ups. Damage from the fire Friday is estimated at $15,000.

The damage estimate from the three previous fires is placed at $7,000.

Williams said the investigation continues to determine where the fire began.

There was also no trace of any accelerant found at the fire scene, meaning the fire originated from natural material at the scene.