HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) -- A man from Hagerstown was arrested early Sunday morning for setting his estranged partner's things on fire, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office. On March 23, just before 3 a.m., the Hagerstown Police Department and Hagerstown Fire Department res ponded to a fire at 1004 Corbett St. There, they found burned clothing in the front yard. Maryland Natural Resources Police warn of thefts from vehicles at state parks The fire was put out before it spread to the home. Brian Allen Blank, 41, was arrested after police saw him try and get back into the home. Investigators said they found out that Blank had intentionally started the fire. He put the clothes in the front yard and doused them with gasoline, according to the fire marshal's office. There was also damage made to the front porch and door to the home. His estranged partner was notified, and she confirmed that it was her belongings. Officials: 2 students taken in for questioning following reported explosive at Boonsboro High School Blank was arrested and taken to the Washington County Detention Center to be held without bond. Blank's estranged partner took custody of their two children, who were staying in the home with him. Authorities charged Blank with first-degree arson, first-degree malicious burning, reckless endangerment and intoxicated endangerment. ...read more read less