Woman Allegedly Set Multiple Fires in Hotel After Getting Fired from Hotel

A former employee at the Marriott St. Louis Airport hotel is accused of setting fires at the hotel after being fired, according to federal prosecutors.

Ramona Cook, 25, allegedly set fire to the hotel in December after being fired earlier that day for reportedly showing up to work intoxicated. She is accused of setting multiple fires within the hotel, displacing guests in over 400 rooms.

She pleaded not guilty to an arson charge on Wednesday after being indicted in May. She faces from five to 20 years in prison and up to $250,000 in fines if convicted.

At least six fires were set one night at the hotel in December, resulting in multiple fire departments reporting to the scene. There were no reported injuries.