Ocean County prosecutors say Christopher Defeis faces several counts, including aggravated arson and aggravated assault. It wasn't known Wednesday if the 45-year-old Toms River man has retained an attorney.
Authorities say Defeis and his wife argued Monday night during the party at a relative's house. He then returned home, and the fire was reported around 5 a.m. Tuesday.
No one was in the home when firefighters arrived, but authorities say Defeis was sleeping in a car parked in the driveway. Investigators determined that the fire started in multiple places throughout the home and was ignited with an open flame.
A firefighter was treated at a hospital for burns to the forehead and hands.
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