LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department announced Wednesday that they had arrested a 25-year-old man who they said intentionally started a brush fire in Miller Park.
According to police, officers responded to the Park at 1:11 p.m. for a report of a small brush fire.
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Upon arrival, fire crews quickly contained and extinguished the fire, which was determined to have been intentionally set. The fire was limited to a small area, and no damage or injuries were reported.
Police say witnesses at the scene provided a description of the individual who set the fire, and at 2:43 p.m., officers located the suspect in the area of Kemper Street Station.
After an investigation, 25-year-old William Allen, who has no fixed address, was arrested and charged with one count of setting fire to woods, fences, grass, etc. and is currently being held without bond.
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