FAIRFIELD, KY – Authorities say a weekend house fire in Fairfield led to the arrest of a 33-year-old woman, who is accused of intentionally setting the blaze after a dispute with her mother. The incident, which escalated to an attempted murder investigation, unfolded late Saturday evening.

Deputies responded to the emergency call just before 9:40 p.m. at a home in the 300 block of Little Union Road, around 50 miles west of Lexington. When first responders arrived, they located Sarah Shelburne at the scene, where she allegedly admitted to lighting the fire.

Law enforcement officials reported that Shelburne set the house on fire following an argument with her mother while both the mother and her mother’s boyfriend were inside. Both occupants survived as emergency crews extinguished the flames and secured the property.

According to statements released by the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office, Shelburne acknowledged her intent during questioning, saying that her goal was to harm both her mother and the boyfriend. Investigators allege she confessed not only to starting the fire, but also to having considered such an action over a period of several days prior to the incident.

The sheriff’s office said that Shelburne had made the 911 call herself, urging dispatchers to respond quickly. Authorities later revealed that she mentioned using rubbing alcohol to start the fire, and background audio captured her warning first responders to “hurry up.”

During the subsequent law enforcement interview, deputies reported that Shelburne’s behavior turned combative. At one point, she allegedly assaulted a deputy by spitting and threatening violence during the questioning process.

Shelburne was transported to the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office for further questioning before being booked at the Nelson County Correctional Center. Authorities charged her with multiple felonies, including two counts of attempted first-degree murder and one count of first-degree arson.

Court records indicate that Shelburne appeared for arraignment on Tuesday, where a judge ruled she is to remain in custody at the Nelson County Correctional Center unless she posts a $1 million bond.

No injuries to responding deputies or emergency personnel were reported in the incident. Authorities have not disclosed the extent of the damage to the home, but confirm the fire is under investigation.

Officials have not commented on the underlying factors that may have led to the argument, but neighbors described the event as shocking for the typically quiet community. Prosecutors say the case will go before a grand jury for further review.