Teen arrested for double blaze

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Sep 10, 2024

Police have charged a teenager after two homes in Deniliquin were destroyed by fire in July, with residents inside when the fires were sparked.

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A boy was arrested in Wagga on Saturday night, and faces serious charges, including destroying property with intent to endanger life.

Firefighters were called to Edwardes St about 2.45am on July 6.

The fire was sparked at one property and spread to another, with residents inside both homes at the time the fires started.

Three males were seen nearby.

Police attended and removed a 66 year-old man from one home and saved a woman from the other house.

The man suffered smoke inhalation and the woman had minor burns to her face, arms and neck.

The properties and their contents were destroyed during the fires.

Police created Strike Force Uncle to examine the incident and to identify the three males seen in the area.

Police are still trying to locate the other two males who were seen in the area.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Deniliquin Police on 5881 9299 or CrimeStoppers on 1300 333 000.

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