June 30, 1998
David F. Byron, APR
Community Information Director
JUVENILES CHARGED IN DELTONA FIRE
The Florida Fire Marshal's Office Tuesday arrested two Deltona juveniles for setting a fire that had the potential of quickly getting out of control.
"This could have gotten out of control quickly," said Lt. John Corbett of the State Fire Marshal's Office. "We're taking a zero tolerance approach."
The two juveniles, who were charged with the the third degree felony of willful, malicious or intentional burning of lands, were arrested at their home and immediately released to the custody of their parents, Corbett said.
The youths, ages 8 and 9, were charged in connection with a fire which occurred in a wooded area behind 782 Humphrey Ave., Deltona, at about 3:30 Tuesday afternoon, Corbett said. The fire quickly was contained by the Deltona Fire Department.
The Deltona Fire Department and State Department of Agriculture also were involved in the investigation and arrest.
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