A US firefighter has been accused of setting fire to his own home.
The family of Jason Stokes, 41, were able to escape the flames.
A family member said a message reading "lie with pigs, fry like bacon" had been found on the house, which had a "Blue Lives Matter" flag flying, according to WBNG.
Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell said that the statement was written by Stokes to cover up his crime.
Stokes was charged with second degree arson and pleaded not guilty. He posted US$10,000 as bail.