Teen Charged in Recent String of Fires

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Story Created: Jan 24, 2013 at 11:49 PM EDT

Story Updated: Jan 24, 2013 at 11:49 PM EDT

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) - Police say a 13-year-old boy is responsible for a recent string of fires in Sumter.

They damaged two homes on Sampson Street Friday along with a vacant property on Walker Street Saturday.

The teen is currently being held at the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice Detention Center.

He faces arson and burglary charges.

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