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Teen arrested on suspicion of arson after house fire


Youth arrested under suspicion of arson
By Alicia Gossman-Steeves
The roof shows evidence of yesterday's blaze that destroyed this La Junta home. Firefighter Jeremy Candelario used a vent saw to cut through the roof to prevent further damage from heat and smoke.
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La Junta, Colo. -

A 16-year-old male was arrested under suspicion of arson after a fire raged through this home on West Fourth Street. Until evidence is returned from a crime lab in Pueblo, fire and police departments will not know what actually triggered the blaze. According to Fire Chief Aaron Eveatt, there was enough evidence at the scene to indicate arson.

La Junta Tribune-Democrat

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