Man wanted for North Carolina home explosion arrested in Chicago

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man wanted for a house explosion in North Carolina was arrested in Chicago, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.

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Michael Barnette, 41, was arrested on Friday in Chicago.

He is accused of causing the explosion of his own home on May 2 in Charlotte, North Carolina, ABC Charlotte affiliate WSOC reported.

Barnette allegedly bought his home at 1645 Lombardy Circle in 2012, according to Mecklenburg County property records.

That fire was ruled to have been intentionally set. The origin and cause of the explosion are under investigation.

Barnette is charged with being a fugitive from justice.