Muskego Woman Charged For Condo Fire

A 49-year-old Muskego woman is facing charges after she allegedly started a fire inside a condominium because she couldn’t “handle it any longer.”

Gail A. Dorshak was charged in Waukesha County Circuit Court Friday with one count of arson and one count of first-degree reckless endangerment. If convicted, she could face up to 52 ½ years in prison and $125,000 in fines.

According to the criminal complaint:

At 3:09 a.m. Jan. 3, police and fire officials were called to Dorshak’s condominium in the W17000 block of Briargate Lane after someone reported a fire coming from the building. While officers were trying to evacuate people from the condo, Dorshak’s son told them she had gone back into the building.

An officer found Dorshak passed out inside but was able to get her out. Once outside Dorshak admitted to starting the fire because she couldn’t handle it any longer.

She is free on a $5,000 signature bond while awaiting trial.