Baton Rouge car fire suspect charged with simple arson

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A suspect was arrested in connection with a car fire in Baton Rouge Sunday.

The Baton Rouge Fire Department said firefighters responded to the 2500 block of Weldwood Drive near Millerville Road, where a car was found on fire. Fire investigators were requested to the scene. According to BRFD, damages were estimated at $20,000.

Investigators learned that a car was believed to be involved in a crash close to the scene…

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