# Prosecutors retry man accused of fatal fire

> James Barnett faces retrial after mistrial in 2022 fire that killed 3 Baltimore firefighters.
- Title: Prosecutors retry man accused of fatal fire · The Banner
- Summary: James Barnett faces retrial after mistrial in 2022 fire that killed 3 Baltimore firefighters. James Barnett will be retried for setting fire that killed…
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- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/james-barnett-retrial-fatal-stricker-fire-BENKOAZJDJFHJPXYMZQMMZCS44
- Author: Dylan Segelbaum
- Published: 2026-10-21T21:05:32.615+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: james barnett, baltimore firefighters, south stricker street, retrial, mistrial, involuntary manslaughter, news, local
## Mistrial declared
A jury deadlocked in the case against James Barnett after 4 1/2 days of deliberation.
## Fire killed 3 firefighters
Baltimore City Fire Lt. Kelsey Sadler, Lt. Paul Butrim and EMT/firefighter Kenny Lacayo died on Jan 24, 2022, when the building collapsed.
## Barnett set to retry
Prosecutors will retry James Barnett on Nov 6, 2026, after he was charged with involuntary manslaughter, arson and reckless endangerment.
## Key takeaway

James Barnett will be retried for setting fire that killed three Baltimore firefighters in 2022 after jury deadlocked.