The events of the siege and attack are disputed by various sources . A particular controversy ensued over the origin of the fire ; an internal Justice Department investigation concluded in 2000 that sect members had started the fire . The events thirteen miles from Waco , and the law enforcement siege at Ruby Ridge less than twelve months earlier , have been cited by commentators as catalysts for the Oklahoma City bombing by Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols
Oklahoma City bombing
Oklahoma City bombing
Waco siege