Albany Police Continued Arson Probe After Fatal Fire
Authorities are still seeking answers one year after a suspicious fire killed five people at 23 Twiller Street.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Accidents
The Albany Police Department is marking the one-year anniversary of a fatal fire that occurred in October 2025. No arrests have been made in the ongoing arson investigation.
Why it matters
The tragedy remains an open case for local authorities as they continue to seek information regarding the incident that claimed five lives at the Twiller Street property. The lack of arrests highlights the challenges investigators face in identifying those responsible for the blaze.
Official reports confirm five total deaths, including 47-year-old Erick Peterson, 52-year-old Erick DeCamp, and three children aged 3, 4, and 6. The case remains active with no arrests made to date.
The players
Albany Police Department
This is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for investigating criminal activity and public safety incidents within the city of Albany.
The details
The fire broke out at 23 Twiller Street, leading to the immediate death of Erick Peterson at the scene and the subsequent passing of Erick DeCamp and three children at Albany Medical Center. Following an initial suspicious designation on Oct. 21 2025, investigators officially classified the event as arson on Oct. 29 2025.
Timeline
Oct. 21 2025: Police deemed the fire at 23 Twiller Street suspicious.
Oct. 29 2025: Investigators officially ruled the fatal fire an arson case.
October 2026: The one-year anniversary of the fire occurred.
Legal Context
The 2025 Twiller Street arson investigation remains a priority case in the Albany area, mirroring the procedural challenges often seen in complex residential arson inquiries. Authorities continue to process evidence as they compare this case against regional benchmarks for open fire-related homicide investigations.
The Albany Fire Department urges residents to install smoke alarms on every floor and inside all bedrooms to enhance safety. Additionally, households are encouraged to practice home exit plans and designate specific assembly points in the event of an emergency.
The takeaway
Maintaining functional smoke alarms and clearly practiced exit strategies remain the most effective ways to protect families during residential emergencies. Authorities emphasize that proactive fire safety planning can drastically improve survivability in unexpected incidents.
Further reading
For more information on local safety efforts, visit the Albany Accidents section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WRGB.
