2 Juveniles Charged With Arson Over Accusations They Started Six-Alarm Structure Fire That Displaced 30 People

Two juveniles have been charged with arson in connection with a massive six-alarm structure fire in Allentown, Pennsylvania, that displaced more than 30 people and destroyed multiple buildings, authorities said.

Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office officials announced Friday that the juveniles were arrested following the June blaze, which began in a commercial building and quickly spread to nearby homes.

The suspects, whose names and ages are being withheld because the case is proceeding in juvenile court, face counts of arson, causing a catastrophe, recklessly endangering another person and conspiracy, according to People…

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