DETROIT - Dmarco Latham, 24, of Detroit, was in court Friday, accused of starting a deadly fire Tuesday in the 9500 block of Brace Street.
RELATED: Man charged with setting fire that killed mother, 2-year-old girl in Detroit apartmentMembers of the Detroit Fire Department Arson Task Force say Latham got into an argument with his girlfriend and placed clothing on her stove.
They said he allegedly told his girlfriend he was angry and was intending to cause destruction.
READ: DPD: Man arrested for allegedly causing fire that killed mother, child in apartment aboveThe fire moved into the upstairs apartment, trapping a family of four, according to authorities.
He and his father were transported to a nearby hospital and treated for smoke inhalation, medical officials said.