MATTHEWS, N.C. – A Matthews firefighter has been arrested and charged in connection to a building fire. 54-year-old Peter Blaich is charged with “burning of certain buildings.” It’s in connection to a fire at the vacant Boston Market restaurant on Independence Boulevard on January 12. The Town of Matthews released a statement saying in part that Blaich’s charges “Do not reflect the values, standards, or professionalism of Matthews Fire EMS.” He has been placed on leave while the criminal investigation is underway. ...read more read less