Authorities in La Crosse County say a man has admitted to accidentally starting an apartment fire while trying to make methamphetamine.
Onalaska police say Matt Onsrud turned himself in Monday night. Firefighters responded to his apartment Saturday for a fire that caused minor damage. A hazmat team removed meth lab materials from his residence. Onsrud told investigators the fire started as he attempted to make meth. He was charged with manufacturing/delivery of methamphetamine and released on bond. Onsrud was also evaluated at a local hospital.
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