An intentionally set fire inside a Lawrence gas station led to the arrest of a man, who is now facing a felony charge.

At 12:30 a.m. Monday emergency responders were dispatched to the BP Amoco Station at 3020 Iowa St. for a report of a fire, said Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical Division Chief Eve Tolefree.

According to Lawrence Police Department activity logs, four police officers arrived on the scene.

Firefighters found and extinguished a fire inside the gas station, Tolefree said. No injuries were reported.

The fire was set intentionally, Tolefree said, and the fire department is currently investigating the incident.

In all, an estimated $2,500 of damage was done to the gas station, Tolefree said. No structural damage was reported.

Later Monday morning police arrested Benjamin Isaac Johnson, 33, on suspicion of aggravated arson, at 1004 N. Third Street, according to Douglas County Jail booking logs.

The incident number listed with Johnson’s arrest matches the arson call from earlier Monday morning.

Johnson is currently being held in the Douglas County Jail without bond.

Roger Flory, a manager at the BP Amoco, said Johnson is not an employee and that the gas station has remained open for business.

Flory said he was not aware of any argument or disturbance preceding the fire and he was unsure of other details surrounding the incident.

“It’s a rather bizarre situation,” he said.