Man arrested for setting home on fire, Metro Fire says The people who live at the home on Discovery Village Lane made it out of the house unharmed. However, the house was significantly damaged in the fire. Author: KXTV Staff Updated: 7:46 PM PDT April 24, 2021 GOLD RIVER, Calif. — A man was arrested early Saturday morning after Metro Fire said he purposely started a fire at a home in Gold River. According to a press release from Metro Fire, John Paul Waters is accused of lighting a home on fire around 5 a.m. When crews arrived, they worked to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby vegetation and other homes.