AUBURN, Ala. -- A 29-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly setting fire to one of the oak trees at Auburn's Toomer's Corner, where fans were celebrating an 18-13 victory over LSU.
Auburn police said in a news release Sunday that the man is from Auburn but isn't affiliated with the university. The man's name was not released.
He was arrested on an unrelated charge of public intoxication, but police say witnesses identified him in connection with the tree's burning.
The statement says university officials are evaluating the damage to the tree and more charges are expected to be filed.