Florida Child Blamed For 2 Family House Fires

    Nov. 2, 2006
    The 4-year-old boy is blamed for a Florida fire Wednesday, and a New Jersey fire four months ago.
    A 4-year-old who is being blamed for sparking a fire at his home in Daytona Beach, Fla., also burned down his parent's home in New Jersey, according to a Local 6 News report.

    A woman told firefighters that her 4-year-old son was apparently playing with a lighter in their home's kitchen when the structure caught fire early Wednesday.

    The boy's mother said she woke up to find the rear of her home engulfed in flames.

    The woman also said that the boy burned down their home in New Jersey about four months ago.

    It was not reported whether the boy will face charges in connection with the fire.

    Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.

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