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Delaware County Fires Called Arson

The State Fire Marshal’s Office says three fires in Sussex County that caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage were deliberately set. The first fire was reported about 9:10 p.m. Thursday in a Blades home. The house was not …

Separate Apartment Complex Fires in Iowa Send 2 to Hospital

Fires early Sunday at two Cedar Rapids apartment complexes sent two people to hospitals, killed four pets and forced 37 people from their homes, fire officials said. One resident from each complex was taken to hospitals, said Cedar Rapids Fire …

Hawaii Man Charged with 7 Counts of Arson

A man authorities believe acted out of jealousy is facing seven counts of arson after prosecutors say he started several fires targeting people who had been talking to his ex-girlfriend. The Star Advertiser reports that Thomas Chong was being held …

Utah Woman Gets 7-15 years in Prison in Arson Case

A 24-year-old Provo woman was sentenced to seven to 15 years in Utah state prison for sparking several fires in recent years in Utah County. The Daily Herald of Provo reports that Alexandra Howell was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty …

29 Weekend Fires Set Near West Virginia College Campus

Five people have been charged with malicious burning in some of the 29 fires that kept Morgantown fire crews busy all weekend. It was the end of finals week at West Virginia University, but the blazes didn’t appear to be …

Southern California Man Suspected of Setting 18 Fires Arrested

Long Beach police have arrested a man on suspicion of setting 18 fires over the past weekend. Joshua Ethan Thomas was arrested early Wednesday by an officer who recognized him after seeing him near one of the fires. He’s being …