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Storyline20 outlets24 articlesFirst Jul 20 · 15:02 UTCLatest Aug 3 · 02:44 UTC

Multiple arson arrests at commercial establishments

Three separate arson cases have resulted in arrests at commercial venues: three brothers were charged in connection with a 2024 fire at their Surefire Neighborhood Market in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and three men were charged with arson after intentionally setting fire to a bar in Lake County, Illinois in retaliation for being ejected from the business.

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Surefire Neighborhood MarketRock Hill South CarolinaLake County IllinoisLutuangu brothersFernando Mejia
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