In a Grinch-like spirit, the suspect cut the wires of the shopping center’s lighted tree display.
Bellingham saw a drop in prices of about 20 cents over the course of the last year.
The victim was found inside with one other person, who was pronounced dead at the scene of the fire.
The man now faces additional charges and remains at the Whatcom County Jail on $630,000 bail.
Next up, the Seahawks host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night, Dec. 15.
Crews will continue to remove hazardous trees between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. over the next two days.
Anyone who sees him or who has information on his whereabouts is asked to call 911 immediately.
The Anacortes Seahawks are State 2A football champs for the second year in a row.
The Ferndale town hall will take place from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center.
