Fire at Bent Tree Golf Course ruled as arson

The club house and golf carts valued at $170,000 were destroyed in an early morning fire at Bent Tree Golf Course, 2993 Paul Coffman Drive.

The fire, which began in the rear of the building, is being ruled as arson.

David Thompson, a captain with the Jackson Fire Department said three tankers and an aerial truck responded after the call came in at 12:16 a.m.

When the fire department arrived, Thompson said the building was fully engulfed.

The public golf course remains closed.

If anyone has any information about the fire, you are asked to call the Tennessee Arson Hotline, (800) 762-3017.

David Thomas, 425-9637